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Indian smartphone market declines for first time in Q4 2014: IDC

Country's smartphone market fell by 4 percent in the October-December period last year as compared with the previous quarter, research firm IDC said on Tuesday.

Feb 24, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

iBall takes over Samsung as top tablet vendor in India: IDC

Technology giant Samsung has been de-throned as top tablet vendor in the Indian market by domestic firm iBall, according to global research firm IDC.

Feb 23, 2015, 18:21 PM IST

BRIC nations, US help Apple close gap with Samsung: IDC

Tech giant Apple managed to close the gap with rival Samsung after nearly 3 years at number two position in the global smartphone market as iPhone sales increased in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) as well as the US, says IDC.

Feb 02, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Post-elections, biz confidence pushes up PC sales by 5.8%: IDC

Helped by improved business sentiment after general elections, PC shipments in the country grew by 5.8 percent to about 2.67 million units during the quarter ended September 30, compared to the previous three months, research firm IDC said.

Dec 08, 2014, 21:31 PM IST

Indian IT services market up 7.4% to $3.76 bn in H1: IDC

The investments are likely to pick up in 2015 on the back of boost in business confidence, helped by the new government's policies and economic growth agendas, it said in a statement.

Dec 04, 2014, 18:31 PM IST

Indian software market grows 10.7% in H1 2014: IDC

The period also saw few of the big vendors closing major deals which were in the pipeline since early 2013 but did not materialise owing to economic and political uncertainties, it added.

Dec 01, 2014, 15:51 PM IST

India fastest growing smartphone market in Asia Pacific: IDC

The growth in sales is being driven by increasing preference of consumers to upgrade to smartphones as well as shorter refresh cycles.

Nov 26, 2014, 17:08 PM IST

IoT market to reach $3 tn; 30 bn connected devices by 2020: IDC

The IoT ecosystem includes intelligent systems, network equipment, connectivity services, data integration, and often other types of software, applications, services and security.

Nov 09, 2014, 11:09 AM IST

India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne: IDC

India is the first country where the California-based firm's Android One devices have been launched.

Oct 12, 2014, 12:00 PM IST

India ranks 4th among global smartphone markets in Q2 2014: GSMA

With 111 million users, India ranks as the the fourth largest smartphone market globally after China, the US and Brazil, global telecom body GSM Association on Thursday said.

Sep 11, 2014, 20:22 PM IST

Micromax topples Apple in Indian tablet market: IDC

Samsung with 19 percent market-share occupied the top position in the Indian tablet market. It was followed by Micromax (14 percent) and Apple (9 percent).

Sep 01, 2014, 15:25 PM IST

Samsung still tops market but Micromax fast catching up: IDC

Samsung had a 29 percent share of the Indian smartphone market in the April-June 2014 quarter.

Aug 19, 2014, 15:55 PM IST

Samsung is No. 1 smartphone maker in India: IDC

India, the fastest growing smartphone market in Asia Pacific, is witnessing a weaker pace of growth at 84 percent year-on-year compared to the triple digit expansion seen in the first quarter this year.

Aug 18, 2014, 23:49 PM IST

Micromax catching up fast on Samsung in India: IDC

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), given the current growth rates of smartphones in the Indian smartphone market, there is likely to be a change of leadership in the remaining quarters of the year.

Aug 18, 2014, 21:24 PM IST

Samsung launches flaghip 'Tab S' in India

The device will be available in two screen sizes - 8.4 inch and 10.5 inch - priced at Rs 37,800 and Rs 44,800.

Jul 01, 2014, 15:53 PM IST

Software piracy reduction can generate $1.6 billion in India: IDC

The pirated software used by the mid-sized companies in India can expose the company to an export loss of $35 million.

Jun 26, 2014, 17:37 PM IST