smartphones

Apple CEO Tim Cook shares personal rule for screen time: 'I get a report every week'

August 10, 2026 11:22 am

"For me, my simple rule is, 'If I'm looking at the device more than I'm looking into someone's eyes, I'm doing the wrong thing'," added Cook.

Why Samsung’s passport-style foldable phone matters for the smartphone industry

July 22, 2026 2:36 pm

Samsung is holding its upcoming product launch event in London amid a memory chip shortage that has crippled the smartphone market.

Why headphones, gaming consoles sold in EU could get easily replaceable batteries by 2027

July 04, 2026 4:15 pm

The EU rules on user-replaceable batteries could potentially make gadgets easier to repair and keep in use for longer, while forcing manufacturers to rethink product designs.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro review: Refined design, great display strikes perfect balance

June 04, 2026 9:55 am

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is one of the easiest smartphones to recommend, more so due to its premium design and sleek profile that make it a delight to use every day.

Checking your phone right after waking up? Doctors warn it may raise stress levels

June 02, 2026 5:16 pm

Doctors warn that checking your phone immediately after waking may affect stress levels, attention span, anxiety, and mental clarity.

OnePlus Nord 6 review: Raw performance, bigger battery make it a complete package

May 23, 2026 3:03 pm

The all-new OnePlus Nord 6 gets the fundamentals right, but can it endure the rigours of everyday use? A look at the latest in the Nord series after weeks of use.

Tech Launches Today (April 28, 2026): Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2, Poco C81 Pro, Firefly AI assistant, and more

April 28, 2026 8:16 pm

Today’s Tech Roundup: From newly introduced smartphones to tablets, here’s everything new in gadgets and AI applications.

Makers of ChatGPT may be developing smartphones to rival iPhones. Can this fix AI’s monetisation problem?

April 30, 2026 5:06 am

The new phone from the makers of ChatGPT will likely replace traditional apps with AI agents that complete tasks autonomously. It comes amid a renewed debate in Silicon Valley about AI companies being overvalued.

OnePlus India head Robin Liu steps down, denies shutdown buzz

March 26, 2026 8:51 am

Robin Liu, who led OnePlus India since 2024, is set to step down as the company navigates restructuring and market challenges.

Your next phone will cost more—and have less RAM: The hidden 'AI Tax' hitting India’s mid-range market

April 29, 2026 8:22 am

With only a few global players in the RAM business, memory supply has suddenly become constrained, as AI companies are getting first access to memory for their data centres and are willing to sign long-term deals.

Specs battle: Meizu m3 note vs Le 1s Eco vs Redmi Note 3 vs Coolpad Note 3 Plus

May 13, 2016 4:39 pm

Meizu m3 note announced with 4,100mAh battery to take on Xiaomi's stellar comeback device Redmi Note 3. Here is how top budget smartphones stack against each other

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge to LeEco Le 1s (Eco): Best smartphones to gift on Mother's Day

May 09, 2016 11:20 am

Mother's Day is here, and if you've been waiting to give your mom a smartphone, we'd say there's no better time.

Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Lenovo Vibe P1m, Yu Yunique and more: Best Android phones under Rs 7000

May 02, 2016 1:24 pm

Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Meizu M2, Lenovo Vibe P1m and more: Here are the top budget phones to buy under Rs 7,000.

YU Yureka Note, Le Max, Lenovo Phab and more: Top 6-inch phablets to consider

April 18, 2016 9:56 am

Yu Yureka Note has been announced at Rs 13,499. We take a look at other such phablets that come with a 6-inch screen and above.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo K4 Note vs Le 1s: Specs, Price, and features

March 11, 2016 11:30 am

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the newest smartphone to launch in India, and it will give LeEco Le 1s and Lenovo K4 Note, a tough run for their money.

No grand plans for Valentine's? These apps will save your day

February 06, 2016 5:04 pm

Valentine's Day is closing in so we take you through a list of apps which will help you save the day with minimal efforts.

Lenovo Vibe X3, LeEco Le 1s, BlackBerry Priv and other top phone launches

January 31, 2016 10:34 am

BlackBerry Priv, Huawei Honor 5X, Lenovo Vibe X3 and more. Here's a quick look at the recently launched smartphones creating a buzz.

Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Huawei Honor 5X and more... Smartphones creating a buzz in 2016

January 17, 2016 12:24 pm

Huawei Mate 8, Lenovo K4 Note and more. Here's a quick look at the smartphones that created a buzz in 2016.

Google in 2015: Yu Yureka, iPhone 6s most searched smartphones in India

December 19, 2015 1:26 pm

YU Yureka, Moto X Play, iPhone 6s and more. Here is a list of top ten smartphones searched for by Indians on Google in 2015.

QiKU Q Terra, Gionee Marathon M5 first look

November 30, 2015 1:44 pm

QiKU Q Terra, Gionee Marathon M5, Lenovo Vibe S1 and more. Here are the top smartphones launched in November.

Origin stories: Where the Global Positioning System or GPS came from

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Can you imagine your smartphone without the GPS? If not, you might want to thank god (or the scientists at MIT) for this day. See more: https://bit.ly/2Ld0BOG

Apple iPhone X to Redmi 5A: The best smartphones to buy in July 2018

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

Purchasing a smartphone is a tedious task. Finding the balance between performance and price can be another big challenge. With so much choice available we have come up with a list of smartphones that are the best options available in the market.

Keystrokes: Cheap Smartphone

February 29, 2016 12:38 pm

Best Smartphones Of 2015: Indian Express Tech Awards

December 30, 2015 11:00 am

First Look: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

August 19, 2015 11:06 pm

First Look: Samsung Galaxy A8 With Metal And Glass Body

August 18, 2015 5:01 pm

Best Smartphones of 2014: The Express Top 5

December 24, 2014 12:15 pm

At No 1 is the Lenovo Vibe X2, followed by the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Sony Xperia Z3, BlackBerry Passport and Micromax Canvas Knight in that order.