Mobile Phones

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The billions of tax dollars avoided by multinational e-commerce, whilst feeding off the commercial data generated by their customers, often without explicit permission and without compensation and we have a fishbowl of growing global inequity. (Photo: AFP)

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India women are 26 per cent less likely to access mobile Internet due to misogyny, harassment and revenge porn

09 May 2021 12:00 AM

Samsung plans producing Rs 3.7 lakh cr worth mobile phones in India over 5 yrs. (PTI Photo)

Samsung mulls producing Rs 3.7 lakh crore worth mobile phones in India

The government expects mobile phones worth Rs 11 lakh crore will be made in the country in the next five years

18 Aug 2020 8:17 AM

Mobile phones are one of the most highly touched surfaces according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables.

Phones with Aarogya Setu may tell you if you're safe but the devices themselves could put you at risk

Healthcare workers use phones every 15 minutes to two hours, and phone surfaces are virus magnets

15 May 2020 7:51 PM

The ICEA, whose members include leading handset makers like Apple, Foxconn, and Xiaomi, said on an average approximately 2.5 crore new mobile phones are sold every month, many of which are replacements, and the number of active users of mobile phones is 85 crore currently.

By May-end, 4 crore Indians may not have a working phone, due to lockdown curbs on sales, repairs

The India Cellular and Electronics Association said phone sales and services should be deemed essential services and allowed during lockdown

24 Apr 2020 8:30 PM

The government on Sunday prohibited the sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms during the ongoing lockdown. (DC Photo)

Sale of non-essential goods through e-commerce platforms prohibited

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued an order excluding the non-essential items from sale by the e-commerce companies

19 Apr 2020 2:54 PM

High-end phones that are getting sold in the grey market are estimated to cause a loss of Rs 2,500 crore annually on account of non-payment of basic customs duty (BCD) and also goods and services tax, said ICEA Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo.

Grey market sales of high-end phones causing revenue loss of Rs 2,500 cr: ICEA

The industry body has suggested imposing a maximum customs duty of Rs 4,000 on handsets priced above Rs 20,000.

21 Jul 2019 3:37 PM

"The pilot project (of CEIR) was carried out in Maharashtra," an official said. (Photo: Representational)

DoT likely to start tracking system for lost mobiles next month

The tracking system would help detect stolen mobiles even if SIM card is removed or IMEI number is changed.

07 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

As we scroll endlessly through social media, we are feeing our brain with unnecessary and useless bite-sized information. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Here’s why we can’t resist checking notifications on our phones

A study shows that human brain can get addicted to information as easily as it gets addicted to recreational drugs.

28 Jun 2019 6:01 PM

At the end of the year, 51.2 per cent of the global population, or 3.9 billion people were using the Internet.

More mobile phones in the world than humans, data reveals

The ITU estimated 107 mobile cellular telephone subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2018.

01 May 2019 10:22 AM

It has production bases for smartphones in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Brazil and India, and the South Korean factory mainly manufactures high-end models.

LG Electronics to suspend mobile phones production in South Korea this year: Yonhap

Yonhap reported that LG decided to move its local handset production to Vietnam to help turn around the money-losing smartphones division.

24 Apr 2019 6:29 PM

Every store of Happi Mobiles would have a live demo zone, VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) to increase the first-hand product experience, a press release from the company said.

Happi Mobiles to open 150-200 stores in AP, Telangana

The company intends to open at least 150-200 stores by providing employment to 1,000 people and aims at a sales target of Rs 500 crore.

18 Apr 2019 5:59 PM

E-commerce has already garnered $1.5 billion gross merchandise value and is well on track to touch $3 billion in five days.

Festival season: 50 lakh mobile phones sold online in two days

Mobile phones as a category dominated Day 1 of festival sales and cash-back offers grew over 2,000 per cent.

12 Oct 2018 9:05 AM

Christians believe that at each one’s birth, God gifts him/her a “guardian angel”, that accompanies, protects, and eventually leads each one to one’s creator. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Guardian angel’s protection

The German word for a mobile phone is “Handy”.

10 Oct 2018 12:09 AM

The UIDAI on Friday said it has not asked any device maker or service provider to include its toll free number on mobile phones, and clarified that the number 1800-300-1947 appearing in the contact list of Android phones is an "outdated and invalid" helpline number.

Not asked makers, operators to include helpline number on phones: UIDAI

The UIDAI's valid toll free number is 1947, which is functional for more than the last two years.

03 Aug 2018 5:34 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government's pet 'Make in India' initiative has propelled India to become the world's second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones as the number of factories soared to 120 from just 2 four years ago. (Photo: PTI)

India becomes 2nd largest phone maker on Make-in-India initiative: Modi

Modi said four lakh direct jobs have been created as the number of factories making mobile phones increased.

09 Jul 2018 8:07 PM

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is looking to strengthen its presence in the premium smartphone space globally as it expands its operations in the European market.

Oppo looks to strengthen position in premium smartphone segment

India is among the largest smartphone markets globally, and saw 30 million units being shipped in the first quter of 2018.

20 Jun 2018 5:52 PM

Drones can be public and security hazards, too. One flying in the vicinity of an airport and hitting an aircraft would cause a tragedy. Already many narrow misses have been reported from all over the world.

Gadget watch: Be secure in the drone age

Some will use drones to pursue their nefarious interests. Regulation is therefore a must and we must do it before events overtake us.

12 Jun 2018 6:11 AM

The Indian mobile manufacturing industry is expected to touch Rs 1,32,000 crores by the end of 2018, Union Minister, of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday.

Mobile manufacturing industry to touch Rs 1,32,000 cr by 2018 end

In 2017 the Indian mobile manufacturing industry produced 22 million mobile phones.

27 Apr 2018 12:33 PM

Phonup (www.phonup.in), a joint venture between Franchise India and Phonup Italy (www.phonup.com), launched its first store in Karnataka, Bengaluru on Friday.

Phonup offers one-year warranty on pre-owned phones

Phonup launched its first store in Karnataka, Bengaluru on Friday.

20 Apr 2018 4:48 PM

Share of e-commerce purchases made through mobile phones has gone up to 70 per cent in 2017.

Mobiles to account for 80 per cent of e-retail by 2020: Study

The higher usage of mobile phones for purchases is likely to see the launch of mobile-only formats of e-commerce companies.

20 Apr 2018 12:49 PM

Thane cops nab 2 bike thieves, recover 15 stolen motorcycles

Alarmed by the spurt in cases of bike theft, Thane (rural) SP Dr Mahesh Patil directed the LCB to be extra alert and nab the culprits.

03 Feb 2018 5:37 AM

Lava had reported a revenue of USD 1.2 billion in the last fiscal year.

Lava to invest over Rs 2,600 crore in manufacturing units in 5 years

Lava will have annual production capacity of 21.6 crore mobile phones which will help us achieve our goal.

29 Jan 2018 11:43 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: pixabay)

Can phone radiations really cause cancer?

Find out more.

19 Dec 2017 7:06 PM

"At a certain point the priest leading the ceremony says 'lift up our hearts'. (Photo: AFP)

'Put down those smartphones!' pope tells bishops

"It's so sad when I'm celebrating mass here or inside the basilica and I see lots of phones held up."

08 Nov 2017 5:22 PM

Children should own mobile at the age of three, finds study

More and more parents are allowing children to use such devices.

04 Sep 2017 1:41 PM

Studies have reported that an average consumer spends around three hours per day on an average on mobile devices in India.

Doctors: Patients suffering with ‘text neck’

Poor posture while using phones cause of stress injuries.

27 Aug 2017 4:04 AM

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday adopted a statutory resolution on increase in basic Customs duty (BCD) to 10 per cent on import of mobile phones, printers and ink cartridges.

Lok Sabha approves hike in basic Customs duty on some imported goods

Basic Customs duty was hiked to 10 per cent on various kinds of printers, facsimile machines, certain types of ink cartridge, etc.

08 Aug 2017 7:46 PM

Indian handset market recorded over 350 million shipments in the year 2017 as compared to 280 million in 2016.

Indian handset market surges, records 350 million sales in 2017

Robust growths of the handset market has been pivotal in growth of various industries such as retail, manufacturing, IT, etc.

08 Aug 2017 3:57 PM

Kite makers in Lal Kuan fear shutdown due to low sales before Independence Day.

Delhi: Sellers nervous as kite flying losing popularity

However, many of them admit that the kite flying scene is on a decline in the national capital, especially among the younger generation.

04 Aug 2017 2:51 AM

Domestic production of cellular mobile handsets witnessed a growth of 185 per cent in value terms in 2015-16 compared to 2014-15 and 67 per cent in 2016-17 as against 2015-16 (Representational image)

Mobile phones worth Rs 90,000 crore 'made in India' in 2016-17: report

India has seen production of mobile handsets grow at a steady pace over the past few years.

23 Jul 2017 9:08 AM

Imported mobiles, parts to attract 10 per cent customs duty

The 10 per cent customs duty will be levied on imported cellphones and accessories such as charger, battery, wire and other parts.

01 Jul 2017 9:38 AM

Hold cell phone away from the body as much as possible. Use a headset.

Radiation: Playing it safe

The jury is still out on whether exposure to cell phone radiation causes cancer.

02 Jun 2017 10:53 AM

Mobile recharges and buying a new handset to get costlier form July 1 under GST.

Mobile phones, recharges to get costlier under GST

GST Council has fixed 18 per cent tax for telecom services, 12 per cent for mobile phone manufacturing.

20 May 2017 11:59 AM

People who have lost their belongings such as mobile phones and ID cards can go to Lost and Found section of Pune Police website to file a complaint.

Pune police launches ‘lost and found’ section on site

Later an acknowledgement receipt with digital signature will be issued, and complainants will have to print it out.

20 May 2017 2:46 AM

Mathura: Panchayat to fine cow killers, girls using mobile phones on street

Panchayat also decided to impose Rs 21,000 on girls who will be seen talking on mobile phones while walking on the street

03 May 2017 10:09 AM

Modi stressed upon the need to be outcome-centric in the wake of changing trends and times. (Photo: AP)

Modi bans mobiles from meetings, says use social media for people's welfare

Modi exhorted the officials to assume ownership and reach out to the people, asserting the need for qualitative change.

21 Apr 2017 10:03 PM

14 cellphones used to contact Pak numbers confiscated from J&K jail

The phones were seized from the prisoners, who included those held on charges of militancy and stone-pelting.

03 Apr 2017 8:13 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

Use Facebook, Whatsapp to connect with voters for 2019: Modi to BJP MPs

Modi met party MPs from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu, besides nominated parliamentarians.

31 Mar 2017 8:23 PM

1714 First patented writing machine was made in England but never built.

Nostalgia: Emotional bond between man and machine

The typewriter is a fossil today, but when invented it represented the cutting edge of technology.

17 Mar 2017 2:47 AM

Kin to move Delhi HC over acquittal in Noida rape

A close relative of the woman, said the trial court verdict letting off the accused would send a wrong message to the society.

27 Feb 2017 1:20 AM

The accused confessed to the crime while interrogation and told the police that he has been involved in other similar cases. (Representational image)

65-year-old held for looting poor hospital patients

He allegedly used to take advantage of his age to gain the confidence of people, said the police.

16 Feb 2017 6:02 AM

Prison staff due to the lenient security checks they have to undergo unlike other visitors usually smuggles mobile phones in. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra: 11 prisoners shifted after cell phones found on them

The prisoners and their relatives usually bribe the staff and ensure that the devices get into the hands of the inmates.

22 Dec 2016 4:14 AM

Trai has recommended ending standalone audio-conferencing licence and not allowing its holder to bypass STD and ISD traffic to connect calls.

Trai for bar on bypassing STD, ISD using audio-conferencing

The Trai started consultation on the subject after Bharti Airtel publicly expressed concern over mobile application Ringo.

17 Dec 2016 1:20 PM

The effect that social media specifically has on brain and concentration is the subject behind more and more discussion.

Why social media is ruining your brain and your career

A recent study has linked social media with issues to do with concentration and attention span, leading to addiction.

23 Nov 2016 12:23 AM

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