KaiOS propelled by Jio has more market share than Apple's iOS in India
5 years, 4 months ago

KaiOS propelled by Jio has more market share than Apple's iOS in India

India TV News  

Devices powered by KaiOS have been in the market only since mid-2017. "Kai experienced strong growth in 2018 as it built a presence in new markets such as India and Africa through critical partnerships with companies including Reliance Jio, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Orange, MTN, Qualcomm, and others," Codeville wrote in a blog post in May this year. After adopting the KaiOS platform, Reliance Jio acquired tens of millions of 2G feature phone users and transitioned them to its 4G network," the company said. In June, KaiOS announced the launch of two smart feature phones in Brazil and in August TECNO, the leading mobile phone brand in Africa, announced the launch of the latest 3G smart feature phone T901, the first TECNO device running on KaiOS. "Kai aims to transition a substantial portion of the more than 1.5 billion feature phone users to smart feature phones, enabling carriers, manufacturers, developers, and advertisers to create innovative, new business models," Codeville said.

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India’s smartphone market all set to cross $50 billion in 2025
6 days, 9 hours ago

India’s smartphone market all set to cross $50 billion in 2025

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India’s smartphone market is set to surpass $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research. Consumers willing to pay more In simple terms, more and more Indian consumers are willing to spend more on smartphones that offer improved specifications, such as better cameras, faster processors, …

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations
1 month, 1 week ago

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations

India TV News  

Reliance Jio is now the largest telecom company in India, boasting the highest number of customers in the telecom industry. The report also indicates that around 78 percent of India's population now has access to mobile services, making it easier for people to connect. Currently, there are about 93 crore mobile internet users in India, and Reliance Jio leads the …

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones
1 month, 1 week ago

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones

Wired  

The giant companies that make the phones in our pockets have a problem. So there's a lot of room for growth,” says Navkendar Singh, IDC India’s associate vice president of devices research. In one important sense, though, India is quite different from key Western markets, because the phone isn’t just a complement to other devices like a home PC or …

Jio introduces affordable 5G data plans starting under Rs 200
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jio introduces affordable 5G data plans starting under Rs 200

India TV News  

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator with over 49 crore users, continues to expand its affordable data plans. Jio Rs 189 plan Validity: 28 days Data and calling: 2GB data and unlimited calls daily Extras: 100 free SMS per day Benefits: Free subscription to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud for 28 days This plan is ideal for users …

Apple sets record as Indian smartphone market expands by 5.6 per cent in Q3 2024
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple sets record as Indian smartphone market expands by 5.6 per cent in Q3 2024

India TV News  

The Indian smartphone market grew 5.6 per cent year-on-year in Q3 2024, with shipments reaching 46 million units, according to IDC's data. Apple recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments in India, capturing an 8.6% market share, up from 5.7 per cent in Q3 2023. Surge in 5G Smartphone Shipments 5G smartphones accounted for 83 per cent of total shipments, up from …

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India
2 months ago

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India

Firstpost  

The Indian smartphone market overall grew by 5.6 per cent year-over-year, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of positive growth. While Apple made headlines with its impressive numbers, Vivo maintained its position as the market leader, holding 15.8 per cent of the total market share The premium smartphone segment, comprising devices priced between $600 and $800, witnessed the most significant growth, …

Apple vs Samsung: See which smartphones Indians are buying
2 months ago

Apple vs Samsung: See which smartphones Indians are buying

Hindustan Times  

Apple's market share in India has expanded while rival Samsung has struggled with its sales numbers taking a hit yet again, showed data from market intelligence firm International Data Corporation. Apple's market share grew by 58.5% year-over-year for the third quarter of 2024, while Samsung's market share fell by 19.7% year-over-year for the same period. She added that the launch …

Samsung, OnePlus woes threaten premium smartphone growth in India
2 months ago

Samsung, OnePlus woes threaten premium smartphone growth in India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : India’s premium smartphones market witnessed a surprisingly muted festive period as buyers deferred purchases citing lack of innovation, according to retailers and distributors. Read this | Diwali smartphone sales revive budget phones—for now “Samsung’s premium devices saw a clear downturn in demand from buyers during the festive period, even though it did strongly in the budget 5G …

Smartphone Sales Set to Soar This Diwali: AIMRA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Smartphone Sales Set to Soar This Diwali: AIMRA

The Hindu  

Smartphone sales are expected to grow 25-35% this Diwali in India, driven by premiumisation and affordability. Premium segment of smartphones is experiencing significant growth, with premium segment of tablets also performing well. Consumers are also seeking to bring the theatre experience home with large-screen TVs and speakers witnessing a surge.

Jio has transformed India into largest data market in the world, says Mukesh Ambani at AGM 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jio has transformed India into largest data market in the world, says Mukesh Ambani at AGM 2024

India Today  

Reliance Industries Limited hosted its Annual General Meeting for 2024, today, August 29. It enables the company, says Ambani, to accelerate AI adoption across Jio to better understand trends and offer better services. "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage, to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and …

Xiaomi, followed by Vivo and Samsung, lead in smartphone shipments: Q2 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xiaomi, followed by Vivo and Samsung, lead in smartphone shipments: Q2 2024

The Hindu  

Chinese smartphone player Xiaomi has bagged the leading place in Q2 2024 with an 18.9% shipment share, closely followed by Vivo with 18.8% and Samsung with 18.1% share, noted Counterpoint Research. Nothing became the fastest growing brand in H1 2024, with 567% yoy growth in shipments due to new models like Phone 2a and CMF Phone 1, claimed Counterpoint. In …

Indian smartphone market grows only by 1 percent in Q2 of 2024: Here are top manufacturers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian smartphone market grows only by 1 percent in Q2 of 2024: Here are top manufacturers

India TV News  

The Indian smartphone market experienced only a 1 percent growth in the April-June quarter, with a total of 36.4 million units shipped, as stated in a report released on Thursday. Xiaomi regained the top position after six quarters, capturing an 18 percent market share with 6.7 million units shipped. Vivo closely followed, also shipping 6.7 million units, boosted by affordable …

Global smartphone market sees 6.5 per cent growth in Q2, Samsung and Apple lead: IDC Report
6 months ago

Global smartphone market sees 6.5 per cent growth in Q2, Samsung and Apple lead: IDC Report

India TV News  

Global smartphone shipments have reportedly increased by 6.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, which will be driven by Samsung Electronics and Apple. Global smartphone shipment in the second quarter As per the Reuter report, it is marked as the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in global shipments, in which smartphone manufacturers are leveraging artificial intelligence to attract …

Apple gets record shipments in India. This iPhone is sold most
11 months ago

Apple gets record shipments in India. This iPhone is sold most

Hindustan Times  

In the October- December quarter, Apple achieved record shipments in the Indian smartphone market, capturing a 7 per cent market share, according to Canalys research. The report says that Indian smartphone vendors capitalised on robust festival season demand, propelling Q4 shipments to an impressive 3.89 crore units, representing a substantial 20 per cent year-on-year rebound. Additionally, discounts on the previous-generation …

Apple Pips Samsung For The First Time To Dominate Global Smartphone Shipments In 2023
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple Pips Samsung For The First Time To Dominate Global Smartphone Shipments In 2023

ABP News  

In 2010, a company other than Samsung last held the top position in the global smartphone market. This significant change is fueled by Apple's all-time high market share a first time at the top, says a report by International Data Corporation. According to preliminary data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 2023 witnessed a 3.2 per cent year-over-year decline …

Jio introduces JioBharat B1 4G phone at just ₹1299. What are the new features?
1 year, 3 months ago

Jio introduces JioBharat B1 4G phone at just ₹1299. What are the new features?

Hindustan Times  

Jio has introduced a new 4G phone as part of its JioBharat series, known as the JioBharat B1. In July, Reliance Jio unveiled its 'Jio Bharat' Phone platform, targeting the existing 250 million feature phone users by offering internet-enabled phones at affordable prices. Additionally, other phone brands, starting with Karbonn, are planning to adopt the Jio Bharat platform to manufacture …

Are Gen Zers giving feature phones a thumbs up?
1 year, 3 months ago

Are Gen Zers giving feature phones a thumbs up?

The Hindu  

As leading smartphone makers launch flagship devices that cost over a lakh rupees, several Gen Zers and millennials are turning to feature phones. While social media platforms look for ways to increase user engagement, with new features and updated UIs, feature phones appear to have found new takers in Gen Z. Capabilities like eSIM and NFC along with support for …

RJio spin-off or IPO expected within five years: Jefferies
1 year, 4 months ago

RJio spin-off or IPO expected within five years: Jefferies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Brokerage house Jefferies expects Reliance Jio to be spun off or listed within the next four to five years, on the lines of Reliance Retail, even as the group creates a new energy business and repositions the telecom subsidiary as a technology company. Chairman will create the new energy business, and we expect him to likely spin off/IPO …

JioBharat 4G phone now available on Amazon at ₹999. Check specifications, features and more
1 year, 4 months ago

JioBharat 4G phone now available on Amazon at ₹999. Check specifications, features and more

Live Mint  

Jio has just unveiled its latest innovation, the JioBharat 4G phone, which is set to hit the Indian market starting today, on August 28, 2023. Jio Bharat 4G phone: Specifications and price Featuring a 1.77-inch TFT display and equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, the JioBharat 4G phone boasts a 0.3MP camera with LED flash and is driven by a …

JioBharat phone now available for purchase on Amazon: Specs, price and other details
1 year, 4 months ago

JioBharat phone now available for purchase on Amazon: Specs, price and other details

India TV News  

Jio has recently introduced the new JioBharat 4G phone, offering internet access at an incredibly low price. The JioBharat 4G phone boasts a 1.77-inch TFT display, featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio connectivity. For those interested in purchasing the JioBharat 4G phone, it can be acquired through the e-commerce platform Amazon, starting today at 12 PM. While the phone's …

Premium segment brands created feeder base for Apple iPhone: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Premium segment brands created feeder base for Apple iPhone: Report

The Hindu  

Premium-focused smartphone sellers like OnePlus, Oppo and Vivo helped Indian smartphone users make the aspirational jump to become iPhone owners, noted research firm Techarc in a report on Thursday. With the segment growing for the past few years in India the potential feeder base for iPhone is only expanding,” said Faisal Kawoosa, founder of Techarc, adding that the iPhone feeder …

New battles define a slowing Indian smartphone market
1 year, 5 months ago

New battles define a slowing Indian smartphone market

Hindustan Times  

Which brand is the number one smartphone maker in India at present? “Despite an overall decline in smartphone shipments, the 5G smartphone segment showed promising performance capturing 47% market share; up from 31% in Q2 2022,” says Shipra Sinha, analyst for Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research. Research firms IDC and TechInsights Inc in their reports peg Vivo as having …

Samsung leads 5G market share in Q2 in India; smartphone shipments decline overall: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Samsung leads 5G market share in Q2 in India; smartphone shipments decline overall: Report

The Hindu  

Samsung leads the 5G smartphone market in India with a 24% market share, followed by OnePlus, noted CyberMedia Research ’s Q2 2023 data released on Friday. Meanwhile, smartphone market shipments declined 6% YoY, while the overall mobile market declined by 2% YoY. Premium segment recorded 9% YoY growth, the super-premium smartphone segment grew 95% and the uber-premium segment witnessed 133% …

India’s premium smartphone shipments grew 112% YoY in Q2 as overall demand improved
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s premium smartphone shipments grew 112% YoY in Q2 as overall demand improved

The Hindu  

Smartphone shipments in India declined by 3% year-over-year in Q2 2023, down from 19% in Q1. Meanwhile, the premium segment in the country grew by 112% YoY in Q2 2023, contributing a record 17% to overall shipments, Counterpoint, a global analysis firm, said in a blog post. At the consumers’ end, falling inflation and better growth prospects along with 5G …

Reliance Jio aims for 2G-to-4G market with JioBharat V2 phone
1 year, 6 months ago

Reliance Jio aims for 2G-to-4G market with JioBharat V2 phone

Live Mint  

Reliance Jio will begin selling Jio Bharat V2 4G phone which will be internet-enabled, at ₹999, from 7 July targeting India’s 250 million feature phone users that use data-devoid 2G devices. The carrier said Monday that the phone will be available across all offline channels including Jio and Reliance Retail stores. "There are still 250 million mobile phone users in …

Reliance Jio unveils under ₹1,000 Jio Bharat internet-enabled phones
1 year, 6 months ago

Reliance Jio unveils under ₹1,000 Jio Bharat internet-enabled phones

The Hindu  

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. has introduced Jio Bharat internet-enabled phones at ₹999. Beta trial for the first 1 million Jio Bharat phones will begin on 7 July 2023 and will be carried out across 6,500 tehsils, the company said. “There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain ‘trapped’ in the 2G era, unable to tap into …

Reliance Jio 999 phone: Tariff plan details, price revealed
1 year, 6 months ago

Reliance Jio 999 phone: Tariff plan details, price revealed

Hindustan Times  

Reliance has announced its internet-enabled 4G mobile phone worth just ₹999. As part of its '2G-Mukt Bharat' vision, the company says Jio Bharat V2 phones will be used to equip 250 million mobile users who are still stuck with 2G technology. In a statement, Reliance said the Jio Bharat phone has 30 per cent cheaper plan and seven times more …

9 things to know about ₹999 Jio Bharat phone platform
1 year, 6 months ago

9 things to know about ₹999 Jio Bharat phone platform

Hindustan Times  

Reliance Jio has unveiled the launch of the ‘Jio Bharat’ Phone platform targeting existing 250 million feature phone users with internet-enabled phones at just ₹999, with the objective, the company says, to move towards ‘2G-Mukt Bharat’. First look of ₹ 999 Jio Bharat V2 phone The special platform for entry-level phones: Jio Bharat platform leverages device and network capabilities to …

Reliance's JioBharat V2 4G phone is priced at just ₹999
1 year, 6 months ago

Reliance's JioBharat V2 4G phone is priced at just ₹999

Hindustan Times  

The first look of Reliance Jio's internet-enabled phone at just ₹999. Equity research firm Jefferies in its analysis of subscriber data by telecom regulator TRAI said Jio led expanding subscriber base with 4.7 million active subscriber in the last six months. Jio's active subscriber leadership and Bharti's 3G and 4G market share gains bode well for tariff hikes," PTI quoted …

Jio eyes new horizons with cheap fiber plan
1 year, 9 months ago

Jio eyes new horizons with cheap fiber plan

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries Ltd’s telecom arm, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, seems to be aiming at market share gains in the wired broadband segment. View Full Image Graphic: Mint As of 31 December, Jio’s subscribers in the wired broadband segment stood at 7.65 million, giving it a market share of 24%. Also, “With a second home broadband connection being a new concept, …

India’s smartphone market declined 10% in 2022, Apple leads premium segment: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s smartphone market declined 10% in 2022, Apple leads premium segment: Report

The Hindu  

India’s smartphone market exited 2022 with 144 million shipments, lowest since 2019, with a 10% decline y-o-y, noted International Data Corporation. In the premium segment of $500+, Apple maintained its lead with a 60% share with iPhone 13 being the 3rd most shipped device in 2022, followed by Samsung with a 21% share. Brand-wise, Xiaomi maintained lead with 18.6% market …

Reliance Jio and Motorola India partnered to offer 'True 5G' experience: Know more
2 years ago

Reliance Jio and Motorola India partnered to offer 'True 5G' experience: Know more

India TV News  

Reliance Jio has officially announced its partnership with Motorola India which will help customers to enable the 'True 5G' across Motorola's extensive 5G smartphone portfolio in India. These features along with Jio True 5G network will unleash the true potential of 5G in India," Sunil Dutt, President, of Reliance Jio, said in a statement. "All Jio users using Motorola devices …

Xiaomi aims to sell more 5G-enabled devices in 10-15K segment, India head says
2 years ago

Xiaomi aims to sell more 5G-enabled devices in 10-15K segment, India head says

The Hindu  

Xiaomi has been the top smartphone brand for consecutive quarters in India, owing to its specs vs price balancing. In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu, Muralikrishnan B, President of Xiaomi India, talked about the brand’s journey, its ups and downs, and the roadmap for 2023 as it prepares to launch the Redmi Note 12 series. In the past year, …

India smartphone market to grow by 10% and reach 175 mn units in 2023.
2 years ago

India smartphone market to grow by 10% and reach 175 mn units in 2023.

India TV News  

It has been predicted in reports that the Indian smartphone market is set to grow by 10% and reach 175 million units in the coming year. Buoyed by the 5G push and a high installed base, the Indian smartphone market has been projected to grow by 10 per cent in 2023 to reach 175 million units, a report showed on …

Jio offers unlimited 5G data for iPhone 12 and above users at no extra cost
2 years, 1 month ago

Jio offers unlimited 5G data for iPhone 12 and above users at no extra cost

The Hindu  

Jio has announced that its “true 5G will now be available on iPhone 12 and above and iPhone users need to upgrade to the latest software to avail of the service. “All iPhone 12 & above Jio users to get Jio welcome offer with unlimited 5G data at no extra cost,” Jio added. In the first week of November, Apple …

Aiming for India's Digital Leadership: Jio Partners with Ericsson to Build First 5G Standalone Network
2 years, 2 months ago

Aiming for India's Digital Leadership: Jio Partners with Ericsson to Build First 5G Standalone Network

News 18  

Reliance Jio Infocomm, India’s largest wireless telecom operator by numbers, has partnered with Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson for a long-term strategic contract to roll out 5G Standalone in India. As reported earlier, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said in the recent AGM: “By December 2023, we will deliver Jio 5G to blanket 3.37 million square kilometres of India’s …

India's Reliance Jio selects Nokia as equipment provider in 5G push
2 years, 2 months ago

India's Reliance Jio selects Nokia as equipment provider in 5G push

The Hindu  

Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio has chosen Nokia as a major supplier, the Finnish telecom equipment maker said on Monday, as India's biggest mobile carrier gears up to expand next-generation wireless services across the country. Nokia will supply Reliance Jio, which has more than 420 million customers, with 5G radio access network equipment in a multi-year deal, the company …

Reliance JioPhone Next 5G’s specifications and price of leaked, likely to be priced between Rs 8,000-12,000
2 years, 3 months ago

Reliance JioPhone Next 5G’s specifications and price of leaked, likely to be priced between Rs 8,000-12,000

Firstpost  

Reliance Jio could launch their upcoming 5G Smartphone, the JioPhone Next 5G soon. According to analysts at Counterpoint, Reliance Jio is all set to launch their upcoming 5G smartphone, called the JioPhone Next 5G. Last year Reliance Jio, in partnership with Google unveiled the JioPhone Next, a super affordable 4G smartphone, which could be had for as little as Rs …

Tier 2, cities beyond leading smartphone sales: Flipkart
2 years, 4 months ago

Tier 2, cities beyond leading smartphone sales: Flipkart

The Hindu  

Tier 2 and cities beyond are witnessing a notable growth in smartphone sales over the last few years and this demand is expected to continue, Flipkart said on Monday. According to the e-tailer, there has been a more than 25% jump in smartphone sales on the platform from January to July this year. And, the growth was more than 40% …

Nearly 10% of smartphones in India are already 5G-enabled, claims survey
2 years, 4 months ago

Nearly 10% of smartphones in India are already 5G-enabled, claims survey

Hindustan Times  

With the 5G network launch approaching in India, there are already a substantial number of users who are in possession of a 5G-enabled smartphone. 5G smartphones already giving faster speed The report also states a compelling data that the 5G phone users in India are getting faster download speeds than users who have 4G smartphones with same 4G network. “Users …

Reliance Jio to roll out 5G services from October
2 years, 4 months ago

Reliance Jio to roll out 5G services from October

The Hindu  

Reliance Industries’ Jio telecom unit will introduce its 5G wireless services by Diwali starting with the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said on Monday. The 5G services would also be rapidly expanded to other cities and towns, in phases over 18 months, so as to cover the entire country by December 2023, …

Reliance announces ultra-affordable 5G phones
2 years, 4 months ago

Reliance announces ultra-affordable 5G phones

The Hindu  

Along with the 5G phones, Reliance also unveiled the Jio Air Fiber which is a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot connected to high-speed internet. Jio announced the rollout of standalone Jio 5G services by Deepavali 2022 in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Although, Reliance did not give a timeline of the launch of the ultra-affordable 5G smartphone, we expect it to happen …

Reliance Jio's 5G service might be launched in 13 cities on this date: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Reliance Jio's 5G service might be launched in 13 cities on this date: Report

Hindustan Times  

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries will holds its annual general meeting on August 29. It is expected that Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani might announce the rollout of 5G services and also provide details on how and when it will be available to the users, Hindustan Times sister website Live Hindustan reported. New Delhi Chandigarh Gurugram Mumbai Gandhinagar Ahmedabad Jamnagar Pune …

Jio Phone 5G launch expected in India soon: What all to expect
2 years, 5 months ago

Jio Phone 5G launch expected in India soon: What all to expect

Live Mint  

Jio, a telecom giant from Reliance is expectedly working to launch a new Jio Phone 5G in India soon. As per the reports, it is expected that Jio Phone 5G is all set to be launched this year. Jio Phone 5G is likely to come with bundled data and unlimited calling benefits just like the Jio Phone Next. The Jio …

Jio Phone 5G launch in India could be soon: Price, specs and everything else you need to know
2 years, 5 months ago

Jio Phone 5G launch in India could be soon: Price, specs and everything else you need to know

India Today  

Reliance Jio is expected to launch a new Jio Phone 5G in India soon. Jio Phone 5G: Expected specifications Jio Phone 5G is expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1:600 x 720 pixels. In terms of camera, the Jio Phone 5G is expected to feature a dual-camera setup on the rear which includes …

Top Tech News Today- July 18: Delete These 8 Android Apps, Jio HP Smart SIM Laptop And More
2 years, 5 months ago

Top Tech News Today- July 18: Delete These 8 Android Apps, Jio HP Smart SIM Laptop And More

News 18  

With so much happening in the world of technology, it may get difficult for you to keep track of news that may be important for you. Here are the top tech headlines for July 18, 2022, Monday: Reliance Jio Launches HP Smart SIM Laptop Offer With 100GB Data Jio has partnered with HP in the form of the HP Smart …

Samsung to stop selling low-cost feature phones in India soon, will focus on budget smartphones instead
2 years, 7 months ago

Samsung to stop selling low-cost feature phones in India soon, will focus on budget smartphones instead

Firstpost  

Samsung was the market leader in feature phones, until it was pipped by Lava and Itel. Samsung is planning to exit the feature phones market in India after it found out that the segment contributed about 1 per cent of its market value in the first quarter of 2022. Samsung, which was leading the market till a few years back …

India may soon have own mobile OS like Android and iOS, says Union Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

India may soon have own mobile OS like Android and iOS, says Union Minister

India Today  

If you use a smartphone, it could either be using Android or iOS. "The government is considering development of the Operating System, as part of the government's efforts to create a vibrant design and innovation ecosystem in Electronics and Information Technology," Chandrasekhar told PTI. In India, Android captured 95.84 per cent of the mobile phone operating system market in 2021, …

Airtel, Google's $1 billion deal: What it means for smartphone buyers
2 years, 11 months ago

Airtel, Google's $1 billion deal: What it means for smartphone buyers

India Today  

Today marks an important day for India’s leading telecom company, Bharti Airtel. It said the partnership will allow Airtel to “build on Airtel’s extensive offerings that cover a range of Android-enabled devices to consumers via innovative affordability programs.” This essentially means Airtel will navigate opportunities in the market where it can offer affordable phone bundles to customers. Airtel’s offers for …

Want to build the next Android or iOS for India? Government will support you via incentives
2 years, 11 months ago

Want to build the next Android or iOS for India? Government will support you via incentives

India Today  

Your smartphone is either powered by Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS today. The government is expecting that India’s startups and academic ecosystems will lead the development of an indigenous mobile ecosystem that will rival Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. India’s push for a desi alternative to Android and iOS is a part of the government’s efforts towards the Digital India …

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