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Tata Electronics is in talks with Xiaomi and Oppo to begin contract manufacturing for the Chinese smartphone companies, in a bid to move beyond supplying only to Apple, people aware of the development told ET.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A messy tech breakup between the US and China is forcing a rethink about what the industry might look like for consumers in a decoupled world. Last week, the Pentagon blacklisted internet and gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd for alleged links to China’s People’s Liberation Army.

Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi.

Xiaomi India has appointed Sandeep Singh Arora as its chief business officer, strengthening its leadership team following the exit of company president Muralikrishnan B.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Looking back, it is obvious just how busy and chock-full of great options the past year of smartphones has been.

5G phones, triggered by the likely availability of more aggressively priced devices in the sub-₹10,000 range. Top handset brands seeking to clear this year's inventory of base 5G devices at discounts exceeding a sixth of the sticker prices should push volumes further, handset industry trackers said. Market researcher Counterpoint Research estimates pan-India penetration of base 5G smartphones will jump to 43% by end-2025 from an estimated 3% in year 2024, amid falling device prices, rising adoption of the next-gen wireless broadband service and a likely pick-up in upgrades to 5G devices at the entry-level. «The recent launch of sub-₹10,000 5G phones by the likes of Poco (C75) and Xiaomi (A4 5G) is set to intensify competition and potentially drive rival handset brands to also cut pricing of base 5G smartphone models down to similar levels. This is expected to sharply increase the pan-India penetration of entry-level 5G phones in 2025,» Counterpoint's research director Tarun Pathak told ET.

Anand Mahindra, the chairperson of the Mahindra Group, recently shared a compelling update on social media highlighting the market capitalization rankings of the world’s top automakers. Leading the list is Tesla, valued at an astonishing $1.23 trillion, followed by Toyota at $233.26 billion. Chinese automakers BYD and Xiaomi secured the third and fourth spots with valuations of $107.52 billion and $105.72 billion, respectively. Mahindra & Mahindra ranked 11th, with a market capitalization of $43.12 billion, placing it ahead of major global players like Stellantis, Ford, and Renault. Reflecting on this achievement, Anand Mahindra traced the company’s journey back from the early 1990s when India’s economy opened up. At that time, the world doubted whether Indian automakers could survive without external partnerships. Mahindra sought technological collaboration with companies like Peugeot (now part of Stellantis), Ford, and Renault to learn the art of building modern vehicles. While expressing gratitude for these partnerships, he noted the sense of fulfillment in seeing Mahindra now outpace some of these former collaborators in global market capitalizations. He emphasized that such milestones are never permanent but are a reminder of the constant effort required to stay competitive. Mahindra’s customer-centric approach and commitment to excellence, he stated, remain central to their long-term success and relevance.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: On 29 June 2020, two weeks after Indian and Chinese troops brutally clashed at the Galwan Valley, India’s ministry of electronics and IT said it was pulling the plug on 58 Chinese apps operational in the country. Among them was TikTok—the short-form video app was hugely popular back then, with over 200 million users in India.

Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro+.This premium offering boasts a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the front. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, it supports up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB UFS 2.2 storage.The Pro+ features a triple camera setup: a 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 50MP 2.5x portrait telephoto lens, alongside a 20MP front camera.

Redmi Note 14 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor, a notable improvement over the Dimensity 6080 chipset in the Redmi Note 13 5G. This upgrade promises enhanced performance and efficiency, catering to power users and gamers alike.The device also houses a 5,110mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging, ensuring extended battery life. By comparison, the Redmi Note 13 5G features a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support, making the new model more practical for heavy usage.In terms of display, the Redmi Note 14 5G boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,100 nits.

Poco M7 Pro 5G and the Poco C75 5G. Both of these are expected to be affordable, 5G-centric phones with a decent set of specifications. This is particularly true for the Poco M7 Pro, which is expected to feature a bright AMOLED panel and a high refresh rate screen.Also Read: Handy tips for anyone getting started with photography: DSLR vs.

Redmi Note 14 5G on the platform. The listing showcases a design consistent with the Chinese version and confirms two striking colour options for the Indian market—black and white, both featuring a marbled finish.

Redmi Note 14 SeriesThe much-anticipated Redmi Note 14 series will likely feature three models: the standard Redmi Note 14, the Redmi Note 14 Pro, and the high-end Redmi Note 14 Pro+. Among these, the Pro+ has captured significant attention with its blend of innovative features and premium design.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Apple products say on the box “assembled in China," leaving the mystery of who did the assembling. Owners of a new iPad might be surprised to learn one of the answers: China’s biggest electric-vehicle maker.

Mercedes-Benz is betting on China's Momenta to help it win back market share in the world's biggest auto market, with plans for fresh investment and at least four future models to use the autonomous driving startup's software, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The plans, which have not been previously reported, will make autonomous-driving developer Momenta the first Chinese supplier picked by Mercedes to be a primary provider of a key technology and selling point for its products, as intense competition and technological innovation in China force Western automakers to rethink their supply-chain strategies. The German premium automaker has since 2017 had an investment in Momenta but the two companies have yet to publicly announce jointly developed products.

China over the past year has often felt like watching a looking-glass parody of the US. In America, electric vehicles have been in retreat all year. General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have scaled back expansion plans and cut jobs amid flagging demand for battery cars. Analyst expectations for Tesla Inc.’s fiscal 2024 net income are barely a third of what they were two years ago. Even Apple Inc. junked its 10-year, multi-billion secretive project to build a revolutionary EV. On the other side of the Pacific, things couldn’t be more different. Battery and plug-in cars, which made up just 5% or so of the market in 2020, comprised 49.8% of all car sales in October, and only one out of the top 10 sellers came without a plug. Even the threat of tariffs from trade partners has barely slowed manufacturers’ global ambitions. What’s more, phone companies have, almost overnight, become major players.

₹79,900, you're getting a 6.1-inch panel, which many might not appreciate. Therefore, there are several other options in the Android space which offer a much bigger display and higher refresh rate displays. Here, we will tell you about the top five iPhone 16 alternatives you can find for much cheaper than the iPhone 16 or around the same price.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Xiaomi 43 Inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV offers a high-quality viewing experience with its 4K display and vivid colors. With built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast, you can easily access your favorite content and control smart home devices.

Xiaomi reported a 30.5% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, driven by robust sales of both its smartphones and the SU7. As the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi introduced the SU7 earlier this year as part of its strategic shift towards electric vehicles. The SU7 is equipped with advanced features such as assisted driving software and remote voice control, which allows drivers to operate household appliances from their car. Priced at 215,900 yuan (approximately $30,000), the SU7 has quickly become a top seller in China, the largest market for electric vehicles globally. In October alone, Xiaomi delivered over 20,000 units of the SU7. The company has now set a new target of 130,000 deliveries for the year, having already surpassed its initial goal. The SU7 has also gained international attention, with Ford's CEO praising the vehicle as «fantastic» and expressing reluctance to part with it after driving one for six months.

Also read: iPhone 17 performance to get a BIG boost- Details of what Apple is planning nextThe Redmi A4 5G features a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits peak brightness. The smartphone is powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset paired with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also provided an expanded storage of 1TB with a MicroSD card.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past few days, several regions in northern India, including Delhi NCR, have been in the news for all the wrong reasons: rapidly worsening air quality that has the area on the brink of a public health crisis. The toxic air has prompted authorities to introduce restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities, and order schools to conduct classes online.