Smartphone

BlackBerry to unveil two Android smartphones in 2016

One of the major smartphone sellers in the world, Blackberry would be unveiling two new smartphones this year

Apr 11, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Device can transform your smartphone into 3D printer

 A US-based company has designed a portable device that lets you turn any smartphone into a 3D printer using the light from the touchscreen to process your plastic creations, a media report said.

Mar 25, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

You can conceal this gun like a smartphone

While the gun is still patent-pending, it is expected to be available by mid-2016 for $395.

Mar 23, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Smartphone sales likely to touch 160 mn units in FY17

Sale of smartphones in the country is likely to touch 160 million units in financial year 2016-17 as compared to last fiscal's 100 million units, according to Assocham.

Mar 23, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

When a monkey has your smartphone, see what happens! - Watch this hilarious video

The curious monkey immediately picked and all her hopes of getting the phone back in one piece were dashed.

Mar 21, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Nintendo's app based game launched in Japan

 Kyoto-based video-game giant Nintendo launched "Miitomo" -- its first ever app that lets users create a cartoon-like character that plays games and socialises with other players.

Mar 18, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

LeEco storms market with metal body smartphones

LeEco was the first to change this industry norm and disrupted the market with its flagship killer Le 1s.

Mar 15, 2016, 18:12 PM IST

68% smartphone owners stream music daily: Study

A US-based market researcher in its study said that 68 percent of smartphone owners in the country listen to music via streaming outlets on a daily basis.

Mar 14, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

Scribble to unlock your smartphone soon

 Someday soon, you may be able to log into your smartphone with sweeping gestures or doodling, using one or more fingers.

Mar 11, 2016, 15:43 PM IST

Nearly half of America has damaged or lost smartphone

About 43 percent of the people have damaged the device by dropping it in water and nearly 42 percent of them sent it through the wash.

 

Mar 07, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

Smaller cities to spearhead smartphone growth in India: IDC

There is a clear trend of migration from feature phones to low-end smartphones in smaller cities and towns, making these markets the next growth engine for the smartphone industry.

Mar 04, 2016, 08:08 AM IST

Apple to launch new smartphone iPhone SE on March 22

iPhone SE will feature a 4-inch screen and be powered by 64-bit A9 processor.

Mar 01, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Best utility apps for women over 60!

With apps, ranging from health start-ups to grocery shopping that save money and time, women are now becoming adept in using them.

Feb 26, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

Soon, smartphone to replace your car audio head unit

At a time when car makers are spending millions to give drivers an improved audio experience, here comes an Android app that can turn your mobile device into the central screen in your vehicle.

Feb 24, 2016, 14:32 PM IST

Soon watch 3D movie on smartphone without headache or nausea

Human eyes are separated by about six centimetres, which means that when we look at an object, the two eyes see slightly different images.

Feb 24, 2016, 12:30 PM IST

World's first 'Internet of Things' has successful trial

IoT, for a laymen, is a futuristic system where you can control almost everything -- from TV to refrigerator, from air-cooling to coffee machine -- with your smartphone.

Feb 22, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Facebook redesigns messenger app for android

Social networking giant Facebook has redesigned its popular Messenger app.The move comes in a bid to make sure that several people can use the messenger on the same smartphone without renouncing their privacy.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Freedom 251' smartphone

Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251, a move that is set to disrupt the booming Indian mobile handset market.

Feb 17, 2016, 21:17 PM IST

LIVE: Freedom 251, world's cheapest smartphone launch event

In a move that is set to disrupt the smartphone market in India, Noida-based handset maker Ringing Bells is all set to launch India's most affordable smartphone on Wednesday, pricing it at just Rs 251.

Feb 17, 2016, 19:28 PM IST

World's first flexible smartphone that bends it like Beckham!

Researchers developed ReFlex - a full-colour and high-resolution smartphone that combines multi-touch with bend input allowing users to experience physical tactile feedback when interacting with their apps through bend gestures.

Feb 17, 2016, 14:42 PM IST