China’s 2022 Smartphone Sales Were Lowest in a Decade: Report

China’s smartphone sales endured a record fall in 2022, tumbling 13 percent to their lowest level in a decade as COVID controls and a slowing economy sapped consumer appetite, data from third-party research firms showed. The total number of devices shipped was 286 million, down from 329 million in 2021. It was the lowest sales … Read more

Pain continues for smartphone brands in India, 4 reasons why 2023 may be better – Times of India

The Indian smartphone market struggled in 2022, falling short of expectations, says Counterpoint. One major factor was the component shortages that affected the market at the beginning of the year. While these issues were eventually resolved in the first half of the year, consumer demand did not recover as expected. This weak demand was particularly … Read more

88% married Indians say excessive smartphone usage is hurting their relationship: Study – Times of India

Smartphones have been instrumental in connecting people, however, a new study has outlined the negative impact they have when used excessively. The results of a study suggest that 88% of married couples in India agree that increased usage of smartphones is hurting their relationship. Vivo announced the findings of its fourth edition of the Switch … Read more