Keywords: Smartphone


Apple suppliers surge as iPhone 17 production targets rise

Apple’s supply chain stocks rallied after the company reportedly increased its iPhone production targets for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 to 163 million units, reflecting growing confidence in demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and renewed momentum across the premium smartphone market. The......

Qualcomm launches affordable chips to counter rising smartphone prices amid memory shortage

Qualcomm unveiled two new mobile chips at its Snapdragon for India event on Wednesday, targeting mid-range and entry-level smartphones as the industry grapples with surging component costs driven by a global memory chip shortage. The announcement reflects a deliberate effort by the chipmaker to help......

Blocking mobile internet boosts attention and mental well-being, study finds

A controlled study published in PNAS Nexus reports that cutting off mobile internet access on smartphones for two weeks significantly reduces screen time and improves mental well-being. Conducted on 467 participants, the experiment found that average daily screen use dropped from 314 minutes to 161 minutes.......

India smartphone shipments fall to six-year low in Q1

India’s smartphone market recorded its weakest first-quarter performance in six years, as rising costs and higher retail prices dampened consumer demand, according to recent industry analysis. Shipments declined by around 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting mounting pressure......

Oppo launches A6 series with focus on battery life and performance

OPPO has unveiled its new A6 smartphone series in Morocco, introducing four models designed for everyday use with an emphasis on battery life, performance, and smooth operation. The lineup includes A6 8+256GB 5G, A6 6+128GB 4G, A6x 4+128GB 4G, and A6x 4+256GB 4G, targeting users seeking reliable devices......

Artemis II crew captures iPhone footage in zero gravity on lunar journey

For the first time in NASA history, astronauts are carrying personal smartphones on a deep-space mission. Videos circulating on social media show the four-member Artemis II crew tossing iPhones across the cabin of the Orion spacecraft in weightlessness, just hours after launching on a historic 10-day......

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G with enhanced AI features

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, expanding its mid-range smartphone lineup with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and improved performance. The launch reflects the company’s strategy to bring AI-powered mobile features to a broader user base while......

Helium shortage from Iran conflict disrupts global chip supply

A supply shock triggered by the conflict involving Iran is disrupting the global smartphone market, as a sharp reduction in helium supply threatens semiconductor production while a parallel shortage of memory chips continues to drive device prices higher and weaken shipment forecasts. The crisis intensified......

Amazon prepares Ai-powered smartphone comeback with new device

More than a decade after its first failed attempt in the smartphone market, Amazon is reportedly preparing a return with a new artificial intelligence-powered device designed to integrate its ecosystem of services. The project, still under development, is expected to center on advanced AI features and......