Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa takes a very dim view of using her personality and likeness without her consent. The singer has filed a $15 million lawsuit against an appliance brand. She has alleged that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission, reports ‘Variety’.As per the complaint, Samsung used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging of its TVs beginning last year.When the singer became aware of it, she d…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Apple’s iPhone 17 emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2026, capturing 6 per cent of global unit sales, according to a report released on Tuesday.According to analysis by Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 series dominated the charts, securing the top three positions, while Samsung’s Galaxy A series had the widest presence with five models in the top 10 list.The top 10 smartphones accounted for 25 per cent of global unit sales dur…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As long as the artificial intelligence (AI) trade continues, the trend of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) outflows from India is likely to continue, analysts said on Sunday.A significant trend in FPI flows this year is that Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are attracting significant inflows while India and some other emerging markets which are facing headwinds from the energy crisis and currency depreciation are facing outflows. “An important factor driving capital flows …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Satellite connectivity in smartphones will see significant growth as non-terrestrial networks (NTN)-capable devices are projected to account for 46 per cent of global smartphone shipments by 2030, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Counterpoint Research said that nearly one in two smartphones is expected to support satellite connectivity by 2030.Research Vice President Peter Richardson said that Apple, Google and Samsung will lead in terms of overall penetratio…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Global smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) shipments declined 8 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2026, a report showed on Friday.The ongoing memory crunch is impacting both smartphone OEMs and SoC vendors’ new product development while forcing them to optimise their product portfolios, said the report by Counterpoint Research.The premium segment has remained relatively resilient, with higher costs largely passed on to end consumers. Meanwhile, the entry-level OEMs are incre…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The shipments of ‘Made in India’ smartphones grew 8 per cent (on-year) in 2025, driven by a 28 per cent surge in exports and a 1 per cent growth in domestic sell-in, according to a new report on Thursday.Exports accounted for approximately one-third of all smartphones manufactured in India, said Counterpoint Research’s ‘Make in India’ Tracker.Foxconn Hon Hai emerged as the key beneficiary with a 48 per cent YoY growth in its exports, driven by strong Apple sh…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India’s smartphone shipments declined 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the January-March quarter of 2026, which is the weakest first-quarter performance in the past six years, a report said on Friday.The decline was driven by a combination of rising supply-side cost pressures, price hikes by manufacturers and weak consumer demand, which impacted retail conversions despite a higher number of new launches, according to Counterpoint Research.To offset rising component c…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Apple led the global smartphone market for the first time in the first quarter (Q1) of any year, achieving 21 per cent market share and 5 per cent YoY growth in Q1 2026, a report showed on Friday.Apple remains the most insulated brand against the memory crisis due to its ultra-premium positioning and highly integrated supply chain, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor. Continuous strong demand for the iPhone 17 series and agg…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Delhi Police on Monday arrested a notorious and habitual offender involved in multiple cases of snatching, robbery, theft, and other heinous offences. The accused was apprehended by the staff of Police Station Shakarpur, and five mobile phones were recovered from his possession. According to East District Police, the accused has previously been found involved in as many as 24 criminal cases, including snatching, robbery, theft, offences under the Arms Act, and other ser…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) In a concerning case of cyber fraud, a sitting judge of a city court in Mumbai was duped of Rs 93,000 by cybercriminals who used a malicious customer care application to gain access to his banking details. The 46-year-old judge, posted at the Small Causes Court, sought technical assistance after noticing a display issue on his mobile phone on March 30. While searching online for help, he came across a contact number claiming to be that of Samsung customer care. Upon callin…