North Korea takes pre-orders for secretive new Hwawon smartphone
North Korea is reportedly taking pre-orders for a newly launched smartphone called Hwawon, but details are scarce and prospective customers can only order by phone.
Emerging markets to fuel smartphone growth
Analyst company Canalys reported the smartphone market is showing signs of recovery predicting a lower decline in 2023, and growth will be pushed by emerging markets next year.
Digit, MediaTek and Vodacom partner for affordable 4G connectivity
The drive to bring affordable smart connectivity to tens of millions of Africans continues, this time through a partnership involving MediaTek, Digit and pan-African operator Vodacom.
Samsung, Qualcomm oppose live TV on Indian phones
Samsung, Qualcomm, Ericsson and Nokia joined hands in opposing a potential Indian government policy which mandates installing smartphones with hardware to pick up TV signals.
Intel shelves Vietnam factory expansion
Chipset manufacturing giant Intel has reportedly shelved plans to double its operations in Vietnam, a blow to South East Asian nation’s ambitions in the chipset sector, reported Reuters.
