Smartphone makers bet on AI features as festive sales open online
On-device translation, call summaries and camera tools are being pitched as the headline features in the ₹15,000–₹30,000 segment.
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Meghana GowdaBengaluru · Published 29 Sept 2026, 05:22 pm IST · 1 min read
Bengaluru: Smartphone makers bet on AI features as festive sales open o. (DBNEWS photo)
Bengaluru: On-device translation, call summaries and camera tools are being pitched as the headline features in the ₹15,000–₹30,000 segment.
Industry executives said adoption has been strongest among first-time users in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including several in Karnataka.
The company said it will expand the service in phases, with language support and accessibility features added based on user feedback.
What happens next
Technology in India is no longer about the metros. Some of the most interesting use-cases are emerging from smaller cities, a Bengaluru-based founder said.
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Cybersecurity experts, however, urged users to update their devices regularly and avoid clicking on unverified links.
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