India's MeitY firmly denies Reuters claims of forcing Apple, Samsung, and others to share proprietary smartphone source code, calling it inaccurate amid routine security consultations.


India Denies Forcing Smartphone Source Code Sharing 

After backlash, government withdraws directive requiring Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones

India wants every smartphone preloaded with THIS cybersecurity app. What does it mean for you?

Semiconductor chips power everything from smartphones to defence equipment. Taiwan, China, South Korea, the US, and Japan are instrumental in semiconductor production in 2025. Their innovation, scale, and investments shape the global technology landscape. 

5 countries dominating semiconductor production in 2025

The union government said the share of Made in India smartphones in US imports rose to 44 per cent during April-June 2025 against 13 per cent in the same quarter of 2024. And the share of China for the smartphone exports dropped to just 25 per cent from 61 per cent in the same period.

Amid tariff tension, India defeats China in THIS key export to Trump-led US — FULL DETAILS

China saw its share of US smartphone exports plummet to just 25 per cent in Q2 2025, down from more than 60 per cent a year ago, while Indian shipments witnessed a 240 per cent year-on-year increase, driven by Apple's production in India.

India overtakes China as top supplier of smartphones to the US amid shifting global supply chain

Nokia was once the top phone brand, however it failed to keep up with smartphones. It stuck to old software while Apple and Android moved ahead. Slow decisions and missed chances led to its fall. Now, it focuses on 5G, not phones. A lesson in staying up to date.

How Nokia collapsed and why it couldn’t compete with the iPhone and other smartphones?

India news | Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed the directive during the hearing of a petition filed by a student seeking guidelines regarding the use of mobile phones in schools.

Delhi HC denies imposing complete ban on smartphones in schools

Smartphones are affecting children's speaking skills, warn experts

According to a report in The Times, one of the world's most expensive rehabs is now offering solutions and treatment for those who spend prolonged screen time. It makes sure that the guests are provided premium services and their screen time is significantly diminished. Nestled in a Swiss village, the rehab clinic also known for providing treatment for drug addiction, anxiety and eating disorders also acts as a perfect retreat.

Rehab Clinic Offers Expensive Cure For Mobile Phone Addicts

A fire at tata group’s iPhone component plant in Tamil Nadu has halted production indefinitely, disrupting apple’s supply chain just ahead of the festive season. As tata is the sole Indian supplier of iPhone back panels, this shutdown could hinder apple’s ability to meet local demand of 1.5 million units annually for the iPhone 14 and 15.

Fire Disrupts Tata’s iPhone Component Plant, Affecting Apple Supply Chain

The Indian government has set up a committee of experts who will be responsible for setting up a repairability index for electronic products including smartphones. The idea is to provide customers with complete repair information, accessible spare parts, affordable tools and modular product design. Watch in for more details!

India To Soon Introduce Repairability Index, Here's What It Means?

California has become the latest American state to restrict smart phone usage at school. The move comes amid a growing consensus that smartphone usage can increase risk of mental illness. Watch to know more.

California Passes Law To Ban or Restrict Smartphones In School

Sleeping patterns are not affected by blue light emitted by your smartphone screen. New research suggests that blue light does not affect a person’s “internal clock.” The findings further our understanding of the effects of light on sleep quality and duration.

Screen emitting blue light doesn't impact sleep: Reports

A class action lawsuit filed against Google alleges the company sold defect hardware on purpose. Watch the video to know more.

Google sued over Pixel 6 pro smartphones being too hot

Apple dethrones Samsung as world’s top smartphone maker for 1st time since 2010

Indian govt issues security warnings for Samsung mobiles. Here's all you need to know

Using smartphone for over 4 hours a day linked to high stress, suicidal thoughts: Study

Whenever we have to travel to an unknown place most of us rely on Google Maps for GPS navigation but that may not be the case for many going forward. According to reports all smartphones sold in India will have to support navigation with Indian constellation commonly known as NAVIC.

Indian govt pushes for NAVIC integration; everything you need to know about NAVIC | World News| WION

China ordered government officials to not use Apple iPhones and other foreign-brand devices for work or bring them into the office, reported a daily news. While citing people familiar with the matter. The step is the latest under authoritarian rule of Chinese Communist Party led by Xi Jinping to purportedly limit flows of sensitive information outside of China’s boundaries.

China bans Apple iPhone, foreign-brand smartphones for government officials at work

'Is it smuggled'? Kim Jong Un flaunts smartphone while electronics imports to North Korea remain banned

In a much-needed boost for China's smartphone market, shipments have skyrocketed, defying expectations and signaling a remarkable turnaround. The latest data reveals a significant surge in shipments. May proved to be a turning point as smartphone shipments skyrocketed by a remarkable 22.6%.

China's smartphone market experiences remarkable rise in May

A recent study revealed that young adults aged 18-24, who acquired smartphones at an early age, were found to have poorer mental health, with women more severely affected than men. Take a look.

Age at which kids get their first smartphone affects their mental health as adults: Study

Kids using smartphones may face some serious mental health issues as adults, reveals study

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