India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys
India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Leaked Renders Suggest Design; Appears Similar to Buds 3 Pro
A tipster has shared a design render of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE and it appears to resemble the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, featuring an in-ear style with angular stems and likely silicone ear tips, unlike the open-type Galaxy Buds 3. The Buds 3 FE are expected to be a more affordable variant, retaining key features of the Buds 3 series, with some cutbacks to match the lower price.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Is Getting a Third-Person Mode, New Game+ in a Free Update Later This Year
Ubisoft announced a free update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that will add two of the most requested features to the game: a third-person mode and New Game+. The free update will roll out on December 5, days ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Nokia Exploring New Manufacturing Partnerships Ahead of HMD License Expiry in 2026
Nokia’s mobile division was initially known for making feature phones. Later, the company was sold to Microsoft, eventually being bought in 2016 by HMD Global, which was formed by Nokia’s former executives. Now, the company is exploring partnerships with “large scale” mobile manufacturers for produce its smartphones as the licensing deal with HMD is set to end in 2026.
