Google updates Pixel range with increase in phone prices, predictive health on smartwatch
Google has unveiled its updated range of Pixel smartphones as well as introduced a new Pixel smartwatch with predictive health functions and its own Pixel Tag tracker. Powered by the new Google Tensor G6 processor, the Pixel 11 smartphone range costs USD 100 more than last year's models, starting at USD 899 for the Pixel 11 and going up to USD 1,899 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. During the pre-order period in August Google is offering up to USD 1,000 off with trade-ins and its new Pixel Watch 5 discounted or f
Google updates Pixel range with increase in phone prices, predictive health on smartwatch
Google has unveiled its updated range of Pixel smartphones as well as introduced a new Pixel smartwatch with predictive health functions and its own Pixel Tag tracker. Powered by the new Google Tensor G6 processor, the Pixel 11 smartphone range costs USD 100 more than last year's models, starting at USD 899 for the Pixel 11 and going up to USD 1,899 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. During the pre-order period in August Google is offering up to USD 1,000 off with trade-ins and its new Pixel Watch 5 discounted or f
India smartphone shipments plunge 11% in Q2 on memory chip shortage
India's smartphone market declined 11.1 percent year-on-year to 33.2 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as the ongoing global memory chip shortage kept component costs elevated and squeezed affordability across price bands, according to a report from IDC. Shipments fell to 64.2 million units in the first half of 2026, which represents a decline of 7.9 percent year-on-year. The report also shows this is the lowest first-half volume in five years, even as market value grew 3.6 percent year-on-year.
India smartphone shipments plunge 11% in Q2 on memory chip shortage
India's smartphone market declined 11.1 percent year-on-year to 33.2 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as the ongoing global memory chip shortage kept component costs elevated and squeezed affordability across price bands, according to a report from IDC. Shipments fell to 64.2 million units in the first half of 2026, which represents a decline of 7.9 percent year-on-year. The report also shows this is the lowest first-half volume in five years, even as market value grew 3.6 percent year-on-year.
Google plans 3 new subsea cables linking US and South America via the Caribbean
Google announced plans to build three new submarine cable links spanning South and Central America and the Caribbean. Together with existing subsea routes, the new cables will link Google Cloud locations under a scheme called Americas Connect.
Google plans 3 new subsea cables linking US and South America via the Caribbean
MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake
MTN Group said it anticipates strong first-half earnings expansion and robust free cash flow generation for the six months ending 30 June, driven by solid commercial execution across its primary African markets. According to a trading statement released to the stock exchange, overall service revenue grew in line with the group's medium-term guidance target of high-teens percentage growth, backed by healthy cash upstreaming from its operating subsidiaries. When full H1 results are released on 24 August, the
MTN sees double-digit growth in H1 revenue, adjusted EPS, plans impairment on Iran stake
Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app
Google announced it has passed 1 billion monthly active users for its AI assistant Gemini's app. The company said 63 percent of people talk out loud to the app, and one in five use a camera or screen share to communicate with the AI. While most of the adoption was driven by the installation of the Gemini app on Android devices, Google said one in ten users are on an Apple device.
Google passes 1 bln monthly users for Gemini app
Megafon deploys indoor network at Volga Arena in Nizhny-Novgorod
Russian operator Megafon has deployed a telecommunications system in Volga Arena in Nizhniy-Novgorod. Mobile broadband at up to 250 Mbps speed has become available in the ice-hockey arena, the average speed is 100 Mbps. The 5G-ready network has been deployed in the arena, including 12,000 seats.
Megafon deploys indoor network at Volga Arena in Nizhny-Novgorod
Rostelecom up 11% in Q2, EBITDA grows 9%
Revenues at Russian national operator Rostelecom reached RUB 226.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, up by 11 percent year-on-year. The company said the main growth drivers were the expansion of digital services and growing demand for broadband, infrastructure, and mobile services. The share of digital services in revenue increased to 23 percent.
Rostelecom up 11% in Q2, EBITDA grows 9%
Poland to allocate PLN 10 bln to business and economy digitisation
Poland's state development bank BGK and the Ministry of Digital Affairs will allocate a total of PLN 10 billion to the digitisation of businesses and the economy in the coming months and years, the deputy prime minister and minister for digital affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said at a press conference reported by the news agency PAP. The funds will be allocated in the coming months and years, Gawkowski said. This money will be available for use across various programmes, as it will also come from the Security
Poland to allocate PLN 10 bln to business and economy digitisation
MVNO Otvarta grows annual revenues 13%
Revenues of Polish MVNO Otvarta totaled PLN 12.891 million in 2025, up by 13.25 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in from a corporate filing at the national register. The company's net profit was PLN 2.496 million, up by 12.83 percent. Otvarta provides mobile services on the Polkomtel network.
MVNO Otvarta grows annual revenues 13%
Orange to deploy rail traffic management infrastructure in Pomerania
Orange Poland, in cooperation with Hitachi Rail and ZUE, has won a contract to deploy a digital system for rail traffic management in the Pomerania region. The system will cover a 56-kilometre section of train line No 202 with nine stations, connecting Gdynia Chylonia and Lebork. New infrastructure and a cable network will be deployed, wired and wireless communications systems installed, and video surveillance, dynamic passenger information, closed-circuit television at railway crossings, fire protection sy
Orange to deploy rail traffic management infrastructure in Pomerania
Middle East smartphone market contracts 19% in Q2 as vendors prioritize profitability
Middle East smartphone shipments (excluding Turkey) fell 19 percent year-on-year to 10.6 million units in Q2, the region's sharpest decline since Q4 2025, according to Omdia's latest research. Rising device prices, persistent supply constraints, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty led vendors to prioritize unit profitability over sheer volume. Concurrently, regional retailers adopted cautious inventory strategies to mitigate softening consumer confidence.
