New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Samsung on Thursday announced the start of pre-orders for its latest foldable smartphone lineup in India, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), productivity and slimmer designs.The new Galaxy Z series, built on seven generations of Samsung’s foldable technology, is powered by Galaxy AI with Gemini Intelligence, enabling users to complete tasks across multiple apps with fewer steps w…
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New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s foldable smartphone market is expected to cross 3 million cumulative shipments by the end of 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 80 per cent between 2019 and 2026, according to a report released on Tuesday.According to Counterpoint Research, foldable smartphone shipments are projected to grow around 8 per cent year-on-year in 2026, outperforming the broader smartphone market despite rising device prices and weaker overall demand.Incre…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Global smartphone shipments declined 11 per cent (year-on-year) in the April-June quarter (Q2 2026), reaching the lowest second-quarter levels since 2013, a report showed on Monday, as the memory shortage deepened and emerged as the dominant drag on the industry.According to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor, DRAM and NAND prices continued to balloon through the quarter as memory suppliers kept prioritising AI data centre demand over cons…
Seoul, July 4 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday rejected criticism by opposition sides that the government’s large-scale regional investment drive is aimed at boosting his approval ratings, saying the three “megaprojects” are designed to create new hope and a future for the country.Earlier this week, the government unveiled its “three megaprojects” initiative, which envisions a national transformation driven by semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and AI da…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to drive the country’s next phase of innovation-led growth by partnering with startups, incubators and young innovators, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Mission, Director Deepak Bagla said on Tuesday.Speaking at the GCC Conclave — organised by AIM, NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) — on Innovation 2026 here, Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in India’…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Rupee is likely to appreciate further in the coming weeks and in the context of appreciating domestic currency, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are unlikely to sell significantly going forward, analysts said on Sunday.The better-than-expected FY26 earnings growth of 15.6 per cent for Nifty 500 is providing fundamental support and resilience to the market. “However, poor monsoon, so far this year, is becoming a concern,” said analysts.There has been a distinct cha…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa is turning her tour into a live album. The singer has announced ‘Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico)’, a live album and concert film that she recorded across three shows at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros. The film is slated to premiere on May 21 on her YouTube channel, while the live album will hit streaming services on May 22, reports ‘Variety’.Physical copies of the album are available for preorder and will ship on June 5. In the film’s t…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a swift and efficient operation, the team of Police Station Anand Vihar in Delhi’s Shahdara district on Wednesday solved a mobile snatching case within 24 hours of the registration of the FIR, arresting both accused persons and recovering the snatched Samsung S25 mobile phone along with the motorcycle used in the crime. According to police, the case was registered vide FIR No. 187/2026 dated May 11, under Sections 304(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on th…
Seoul, May 12 (IANS) Samsung on Tuesday denied claims by British pop singer Dua Lipa that the South Korean tech giant used her image on television packaging without permission, saying the image was used with authorisation obtained through a content partner.Lipa’s legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Central California last week seeking more than $15 million in damages, accusing Samsung of violating copyright, trademark and publicity rights laws.Samsung Electronics rejected t…
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…