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Asia Pacific Devices Xiaomi November 13, 2014

Price war fuels 64% jump in smartphone shipments in India

India’s smartphone market expanded 64 per cent in Q3 from a year ago with growing traction from low-cost domestic and Chinese vendors. Samsung continued to lead, with a 25 per…

By Joseph Waring

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AI & Cloud Big Tech Devices Google Xiaomi October 15, 2014

MediaTek exec talks up local brand value

David Ku, CFO of MediaTek, took the opportunity to fight the corner of local device brands on the global stage, as companies out of China and India continue to grow…

By Steve Costello

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AI & Cloud Big Tech Devices Google Qualcomm September 15, 2014

Google broadening Android One scope; unveils first devices

Google announced availability of the first phones under its Android One programme, while also revealing that a raft of new vendors have signed-up, and that the effort is also set…

By Steve Costello

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Big Tech Google September 2, 2014

Speculation mounts for imminent Android One launch

Google is reportedly set to unveil one or more Android One devices in India toward the middle of this month. The speculation has been sparked by an invitation by the…

By Steve Costello

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August 26, 2014

Karbonn looking for international growth – report

Indian device maker Karbonn Mobiles is looking for 20 per cent of its revenue to come from exports to markets including Europe, South Africa and Russia by 2016, Reuters reported.

By Steve Costello

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August 26, 2014

Intex debuts Firefox OS smartphone for India

Intex Technologies introduced the first Firefox OS smartphone targeting the Indian market, with the device being sold online for INR1,999 ($33). The move follows a partnership between the platform’s backer,…

By Steve Costello

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Apple Big Tech Devices Microsoft Nokia RAN Vendors Samsung Xiaomi August 5, 2014

Samsung loses top spot in China and India

Following its lacklustre Q2 results, analysts said Samsung has been displaced by domestic rivals in the two most important emerging markets – China and India. According to Canalys, Samsung…

By Steve Costello