Feature Phones

JioPhone and KaiOS are redefining the feature phone landscape in India

The advantages of using a feature phone today, even in the age of the smartphone, are many.

HMD Global targets both smart and feature Nokia phones in the African market

Market share of feature phones in Africa increased from 55 percent in 2016 to 61 percent last year.

Smartphone sales in India saw a 3% drop in Q4 2017, thanks to rise in 4G feature phones: GfK report

The report also said the average sales price (ASP) of smartphones globally increased by 10 percent year-on-year to $363, the fastest quarterly growth rate so far.

Diwali 2017: Top ten feature phones to pick from this festive season

Whether you want a cheap communication device or a standby phone, here are the best options to pick from this festival season.

JioPhone will be a short-term threat say handset makers Itel and Hitech Mobiles

JioPhone, the feature phone that's effectively 'free' with a refundable Rs 1,500 deposit, will create only a 'short term' hiccup when it hits the market, feel at least two mobile handset makers — Itel Mobile and Hitech Mobiles.

JioPhone launch: For Mukesh Ambani, market is big enough to target feature phone users, say analysts

While the smartphone industry is undergoing a massive revolution, the feature phone market has not seen many innovations as internet connectivity grew from 2G to 4G

In a world dominated by smartphones, Africans did not give up on feature phones

In many cases, the cost of both handsets and data is the main factor constraining smart-phone sales.

Digital India: 4G feature phones hold the key to India's future, and they'll be here soon

We tend to forget that the feature phone has a pivotal role to play in ushering India into the digital age

200mn 4G enabled feature phones to be sold in next five years: Report

Nearly 200 million 4G-enabled feature phones will be sold in India in the next five years, triggering a slow-down for the domestic smartphone market, a new report claimed on Wednesday.

Nokia 3310 is coming to India in Q2 2017: Features, price and availability

The Nokia 3310 may be a good idea for some, one that can simplify your life and keep you focussed in more ways than one.