Apple accounted for nearly half of all sales of true wireless earbuds in 2019 and is expected to grow to 82 million units this year, according to Counterpoint Research.

Report: Apple losing wireless earbuds market share

Apple accounted for nearly half of all sales of true wireless earbuds in 2019 and is expected to grow to 82 million units this year, according to Counterpoint Research. But the California-based tech giant is losing its dominant position in the fast-growing category to more affordable alternatives. The report said that Apple now accounts for just over a third market share but is still way ahead of Xiaomi&rsquo;s 10 per cent and Samsung&rsquo;s 6 per cent in the true wireless segment.

Apple accounted for nearly half of all sales of true wireless earbuds in 2019 and is expected to grow to 82 million units this year, according to Counterpoint Research. But the California-based tech giant is losing its dominant position in the fast-growing category to more affordable alternatives. The report said that Apple now accounts for just over a third market share but is still way ahead of Xiaomi’s 10 per cent and Samsung’s 6 per cent in the true wireless segment.

According to reports, Samsung's Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M02 smartphones have been spotted on the firm's official support page in India.

According to reports, Samsung's Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M02 smartphones have been spotted on the firm's official support page in India. Recent leaks have said the devices are soon going to be launched in the country. While the F62 is expected to be the second introduction in Samsung's F-series, the M02 is rumoured to get Android 10, 3GB RAM, and a Snapdragon chipset.

Reports say that European Union legislators have invited chief executives from Amazon, Apple, Alphabet and Facebook to a hearing in Brussels.

Reports say that European Union legislators have invited chief executives from Amazon, Apple, Alphabet and Facebook to a hearing in Brussels. Set for February 1, the hearing reportedly comes as a part of a crack down on the powers of large US tech companies. According to reports, the European Commission is gearing up to force big tech firms to play fairly with rivals, and do more to combat misinformation and harmful content on their platforms.

Reports say Samsung has stopped the rollout of its stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the entire Galaxy S10 series.

Reports say Samsung has stopped the rollout of its stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the entire Galaxy S10 series. While S10 devices had begun to receive the update in the first week of January in Switzerland and India, the rollout has reportedly been halted due to bugs in the firmware. While Samsung has not revealed the reason behind the move, reports say users began experiencing major bugs like camera blur and heating issues after the update.

Social media giant Facebook on Thursday said it is asking its independent experts to rule on whether former president Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instag

Social media giant Facebook on Thursday said it is asking its independent experts to rule on whether former president Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram should stand in place for instigating US Capitol Hill riots on January 6. Facebook is raising the issue with its independent oversight board, known informally as the Facebook 'supreme court'. The body has the authority to make binding rulings even chief executive Mark Zuckerberg must abide by.

Oppo's recently launched Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India via Flipkart, the Oppo India website, and offline retail outlets across the country.

Oppo's recently launched Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India via Flipkart, the Oppo India website, and offline retail outlets across the country. It features a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display, and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, with 8GB RAM on offer. There's a 64MP quad rear camera setup, and a 32MP selfie camera on the Reno5 Pro 5G, along with a 4,350mAh battery and 65W fast charging support. The Reno5 Pro 5G is available in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and costs ₹35,990.

The Oppo Enco X true wireless earbuds have gone on sale in India. 

The Oppo Enco X true wireless earbuds have gone on sale in India. They feature coaxial dual drivers, touch controls and active noise cancellation technology with a transparency mode. There's Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, support for SBC, AAC, LHDC codecs, and the charging case comes with USB Type-C and wireless charging options. Oppo claims the Enco X buds can deliver up to 4 hours of playback with the ANC turned on, that can be extended to 20 hours with the charging case. The Enco X have been priced at ₹9,990 in India, and are available to purchase from Flipkart and major offline retailers.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe Cambridge Analytica data breach and determine if the firm 

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe Cambridge Analytica data breach and determine if the firm violated Indian laws. The CBI has registered a case against UK-based political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica and Global Science Research Ltd for &lsquo;illegal harvesting of personal data of 5.62 lakh Indian Facebook users&rsquo;, officials have said. CBI will investigate whether personal data from Indian voters and Facebook users was compromised by the political consultancy firm. Responding on the issue of &ldquo;action on the misuse of social media and fake news&rdquo;, the government said that it has &ldquo;entrusted the issue to be investigated by the CBI for possible violation of Information Technology Act, 2000

Google on Friday threatened to pull the plug on its search function in Australia if the government goes ahead proceeds with the proposed new media code. Australia is in

Google on Friday threatened to pull the plug on its search function in Australia if the government goes ahead proceeds with the proposed new media code. Australia is introducing a landmark law to make Google, Facebook and other tech companies pay media outlets for their news content. The tech giant has told a senate committee that if the new code were to become law, "it would give us no real choice but to stop making Google Search available in Australia." Australia announced the legislation last month after an investigation found that Google and social media giant Facebook held too much market power in the media industry.
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A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November. The Twitter o

A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November. The Twitter officials reportedly explained that they had to block the account temporarily as there was a copyright issue regarding a picture posted. The agenda of the meeting included safeguarding citizens' rights, preventing misuse of social news media platforms and women security in the digital space. Some panel members questioned how social media platforms could remove content when there is no law against it in India.

Vivo has announced offers for its recently launched Vivo V20 and V20 SE smartphones during the company's Republic Day sale that kicks off from January 21. HDFC Bank car

Vivo has announced offers for its recently launched Vivo V20 and V20 SE smartphones during the company's Republic Day sale that kicks off from January 21. HDFC Bank cardholders can get up to ₹2,000 cashback on purchases. The gorgeous looking Vivo V20 will be priced at ₹24,990 for the 8GB+128GB model and ₹27,990 for the 8GB+256GB variant during the sale period. Meanwhile, the Vivo V20 SE is priced at ₹20,990 for the 8GB+128GB model. It's worth nothing that mainline offers are available from 21st to 26th January across retail partners, while online offers start from 21st January and last till 25th January on vivo India E-store.

LG has launched its new Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K Monitor - 32UN880 in India, that enables the user to customize the workstation the way they want by adjusting the pivo

LG has launched its new Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K Monitor - 32UN880 in India, that enables the user to customize the workstation the way they want by adjusting the pivot, height and tilt for improved posture and productivity. The new LG 32UN880 Monitor also comes with an innovative Ergonomic Stand with C-Clamp that allows full movement of display for a comfortable, more flexible desktop setup, that further helps in increasing efficiency while working for long hours. At 80.01cm and 3840 x 2160 resolution, LG's new monitor with UHD 4K IPS Display offer HDR10, which helps in exceptional image quality and DCI P3 95% for color accuracy. The LG Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K 32UN880 monitor is priced at Rs ₹59,999.

Elon Musk&rsquo;s electric cars have come under scrutiny once again after a Model 3 reportedly exploded in an underground parking garage in China&rsquo;s Shanghai on Tu

Elon Musk&rsquo;s Tesla&nbsp;Model 3 reportedly exploded in an underground residential parking garage in Shanghai on Tuesday. According to the report by CNBC, no one was injured in the fire. The fire was likely caused by something hitting the underside of the car, Tesla said in a statement to Chinese media. Tesla has said that they are cooperating in the investigation being conducted by the fire department. A number of Tesla cars have exploded over the years, including in the US.&nbsp;Elon Musk&rsquo;s electric cars have come under scrutiny in China for other reasons, such as their self-driving technology.

Google's&nbsp;AI app, Google Lens has hit more than 500-million installs on the Play store. Google Lens has hit more than 500-million installs on the Play store. The ne

Google's&nbsp;AI app, Google Lens has hit more than 500-million installs on the Play store. Google Lens has hit more than 500-million installs on the Play store. The new milestone is noteworthy because Google Lens usually doesn't come pre-loaded on smartphones. Originally, launched back in 2018 as a separate entity, Google Lens uses image recognition to help users navigate the real world through Google Assistant. It lets you translate text in real-time, look up words, add events to your calendar, call a number, and more.

Oppo is all set to expand its portfolio of 5G smartphones in India. According to a new report, the company will bring at least six 5G Oppo phones in the country in 2021

Oppo is all set to expand its portfolio of 5G smartphones in India. According to a new report, the company will bring at least six 5G Oppo&nbsp;phones in the country in 2021. The exact time frame or launch window for these devices have not yet been revealed by Oppo. To recall, the Chinese smartphone maker launched its first 5G handset in India, the Reno 5 Pro on January 18. It features a 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED 90Hz display, and runs on the 5G-enabled MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip along with 8GB of RAM. The Reno5 Pro 5G has been priced at ₹35,990 in India, and will be available for open sale from January 22.

Bengaluru-based developer nCore Games has announced that FAU-G mobile game has received over four million pre-registrations on Google Play Store ahead of its official launch date of January 26th. Notably, the pre-registration is only available for Android users. The game is being marketed as an alternative to PUBG Mobile, but unlike the popular battle royale, FAU-G is said to be a third-person brawler game. Earlier this month, nCore Games had released a new trailer for FAU-G that shows Indian soldiers with assault rifles going up against PLA troops.

Latest leaks have reportedly revealed RAM, colour and storage options for the Indian variants of Xiaomi's Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite smartphones.

Latest leaks have reportedly revealed RAM, colour and storage options for the Indian variants of Xiaomi's Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite smartphones. While the Mi 11 was launched in China last month, the Mi 11 Lite is expected to debut in its home country in March, and both devices are reportedly coming to India as well. Tipsters say the Mi 11 will come in two options for India--8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The Mi 11 Lite is expected to come in 6GB + 64GB storage, 6GB + 128GB storage and 8GB + 128GB storage options for Indian buyers. The Mi 11 is rumoured to come in Gray and Blue colours, and the Mi 11 Lite in Pink, Black and Blue variants.

Reports indicate that the upcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro has been listed on the US FCC certification site, offering a glimpse at the device's specifications.

Reports indicate that the upcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro has been listed on the US FCC certification site, offering a glimpse at the device's specifications. According to the listing, it will pack a dual-cell 4,450mAh battery with 65W fast charging. However, the listing does not reveal any further details on the smartphone. The Find X3 Pro is rumoured to pack a Snapdragon 888 chip, and launch sometime in the first quarter of 2021.

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, a follow-on to the flagship Snapdragon 865 Plus, which features an enhanced Qualcomm Kryo 585 CPU prime co

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, a follow-on to the flagship Snapdragon 865 Plus, which features an enhanced Qualcomm Kryo 585 CPU prime core clock speed of up to 3.2 GHz. The new Snapdragon 870, based on 7nm process technology includes Adreno 650 GPU that promises increased performance across the board for geared-up gameplay with Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming experiences. The new chipset also features X55 5G Modem-RF System and the Qualcomm FastConnect 6800 Subsystem. With 5G and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, Snapdragon 870 should deliver high speeds, increased capacity, and widespread accessibility. Qualcomm has confirmed that Snapdragon 870 will power a selection of flagship devices from major smartphone makers including Motorola, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform
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Motorola has confirmed that its all set to unveil the Motorola Edge S in China on January 26 at 5PM IST. The smartphone will by the newly launched Snapdragon 870 5G chi

Motorola has confirmed that its all set to unveil the Motorola Edge S in China on January 26 at 5PM IST. The smartphone will by the newly launched Snapdragon 870 5G chip, which is based on the 7nm processor and features an enhanced Qualcomm Kryo 585 CPU . Other specifications and Indian availability are yet to be revealed for the smartphone.

According to a report published by the Korea Herald, LG could be planning an exit from the competitive smartphone market. While no timeframe for the so called exit has 

According to a report published by the Korea Herald, LG could be planning an exit from the competitive smartphone market. While no timeframe for the so called exit has been mentioned, LG may also reportedly rejig 60 percent of its staff by placing them in other business verticals within the company. The South Korean tech company has launched several handsets over the years but faces intense competition from home rival Samsung, along with several other Chinese budget smartphone makers including Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

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