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Technology Gifts stories - Page 28

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Blackberry ramps up Indian enterprise push with six new partners

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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BlackBerry has expanded its Indian channel, appointing six new partners as the Canadian vendor looks to increase its enterprise business.
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Digital projects driving India's commercial tablet sales

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Strong growth in the commercial segment is helping drive marginal growth in the Indian tablet market, despite a declining consumer segment.
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Huawei clinches Apple's 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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The findings come from market research company Counterpoint in its recently released Market Pulse report for July 2017.
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Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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​New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.
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Traditional PC market declines but fares better than expected

Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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​Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs declined in the first quarter of 2017, but surprisingly the figures are more positive than expected.
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Chinese trio now accounting for nearly a quarter of all smartphone sales

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Huawei, Oppo and Vivo have grabbed a combined 24% of the global smartphone market, with ASPs on the up as buyers spend more for better phones.
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Xiaomi to create 20,000 jobs in India over next three years

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Xiaomi pledges 20,000 new Indian jobs, expanding its foothold in a key market amid impressive online sales success.
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Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.
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China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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Smartphones are driving the growth of new Internet users worldwide, with China and India leading the way, according to a report by Adobe.
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Apple back on top in smartphone battle - but the Chinese are gaining fast

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Apple is back on top in the fiercely fought global smartphone market according to Gartner – but Chinese vendors are making big inroads.
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Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.
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Apple could be close to manufacturing deal in India

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Apple poised to forge manufacturing ties in India, eyeing local iPhone assembly in a burgeoning smartphone market.
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4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.
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India's demonetization slows down devices market

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Indian demonetization slows down devices market, with cash dominating transactions, says IDC. Q4 2016 expected to contract.
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Indian smartphone market meets major milestone

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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India's smartphone market hits a record-high with over 30 million shipments, driven by festive sales and a strong online presence.
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Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.
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Xiaomi and Lenovo climb in India's smart phone market as local players falter

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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There is ongoing portfolio consolidation as local players change their product strategies, emphasising 4G-enabled models that are becoming mainstream.
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New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.
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Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
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Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.