Smartphone Country
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Reliance and Google’s plan to disrupt the Indian smartphone market has been disrupted by Covid-19
The two giants have postponed the launch of their ultra-cheap 4G smartphone because of the global semiconductor shortage.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Why Apple ended up selling a lot more iPhones in India during the pandemic
It had to do with cancelled foreign holidays.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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An Indian smartphone brand is trying to make a comeback by cashing in on the anti-China sentiment
Micromax has unveiled a new ‘made in India’ smartphone series with a tag line that goes a little overboard.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Trending
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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Explained: Who is Amritpal Singh and why is Punjab Police chasing him?
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A 152-year-old bazaar in Kolkata holds the history of Bengali mishti’s evolution
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What made Bollywood songs funny? A unique drum, played by a distinctive man
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‘Meghalaya is not a Hindi-speaking state’: Opposition MLA protests against Governor’s Hindi speech
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One in four retailers in smaller Indian cities has stopped stocking Chinese phones, shows a survey
Several shopkeepers said they were facing difficulties in convincing customers to buy Chinese brands.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Charted: India’s insatiable obsession with smartphone apps
India registered the greatest increase in app downloads between 2016 and 2019, says a new report.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s demand for audio content has led to a surge in the popularity of podcasts
It is telling that the world’s largest video-streaming site, YouTube, is used mainly for music in the country.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida tries golgappa and other Indian delicacies with PM Modi in Delhi
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‘Meghalaya is not a Hindi-speaking state’: Opposition MLA protests against Governor’s Hindi speech
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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
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Watch: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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India’s telecom sector is facing a slump – and the 40% tariff hike is not going to help
Vodafone Idea’s average revenue per user is slated to increase by 18% after the hike. But it would require at least an 83% jump to meet its costs.
Mansi Taneja, qz.com
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Realme is using Xiaomi’s strategies to take on Xiaomi
‘Realme’s success is a perfect story of a new brand trying to take on a giant.’
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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With 600% growth in a year, Realme is challenging its smartphone rivals in India
While Xiaomi still owns about a quarter of the market, Realme’s share has expanded from 1.2% to 7.7% within a year.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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One Chinese company makes three of the five top-selling smartphones in India
South Korea’s Samsung is the only non-Chinese brand in the top five.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Over 80% of India’s high-end smartphone users replace their devices within two years
Samsung customers tend to exchange their handsets faster, while OnePlus users hold on the longest.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Smartphone wars: Unlike India, Bangladesh has managed to resist the onslaught of Chinese brands
Sales of made-in-Bangladesh devices increased 29% quarter-on-quarter, data shows.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz to compete in playoffs; top spot to be decided
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Swiss Open Super 300: Can PV Sindhu find her rhythm as she returns to her favourite hunting ground?
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Sports world daily: Rashford among star players to miss Euro qualifiers; Mbappe named France captain
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals, Preeti exits
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WPL 2023, MI vs DC blog: Capsey, Verma fire Delhi Capitals to top of the table with massive win