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mobile phones
Manufacturing Motorola Growth and Smartphone Features: What Manufacturing Buyers Should Know
Motorola is among the fastest-growing mobile companies, with Razr foldables leading US sales. Its phones offer 256GB standard storage, microSD expansion, headphone jacks on Moto G models, and compatibility with major US carriers. Software update policies vary by model, and prices frequently drop after launch.
Manufacturing Union Cabinet Approves Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore Schemes to Boost India's Chip and Mobile Phone Manufacturing
The Union Cabinet approved two schemes totaling Rs 1.9 lakh crore: Semicon 2.0 (Rs 1,27,500 crore) for semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, materials, equipment, and design; and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (Rs 62,500 crore) with sales-linked incentives and additional domestic sourcing benefits. The government targets a $500 billion electronics manufacturing industry by 2030-31.
Manufacturing Vivo-Dixon JV: Government Approval Sets Template for Chinese Smartphone Makers in India
India has approved a manufacturing joint venture between China's Vivo and Dixon Technologies, first announced in December 2024. Dixon will hold 51% and Vivo 49%, acquiring certain manufacturing assets. The venture could add 20-22 million smartphones annually to Dixon's volumes, serving as a template for Chinese phone makers navigating India's foreign investment framework.
Manufacturing India becomes world's second-largest phone maker, PM Modi unveils electronics roadmap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has become the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer and exporter, highlighting the country's progress in building a complete electronics value chain from products to semiconductors. The announcement came after the inauguration of the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility, whose first chips will be exported to Japan.
Technology John McAfee's 2014 Warning on Mobile Surveillance Still Resonates for Enterprise Security
John McAfee, the late cybersecurity entrepreneur, gave a prescient speech at DEF CON 22 in 2014 warning about smartphone surveillance. His comments, amplified by the Snowden disclosures and his own Privacy Phone launch, remain relevant for enterprise mobile security amidst AI and smart glasses risks.
Technology Phone-Free Gigs Gain Support: Poll Shows 56% of Tech Fans Favor Ban
Phoebe Bridgers' 2026 tour bans phones using Yondr pouches, reigniting debate. A TechRadar poll of almost 1,500 readers shows 56% support phone-free gigs, 27% favor reduced use, and only 7% oppose any restriction. The article examines the arguments and personal experiences.