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Faisal Kawoosa

Faisal is a recognised technology market analyst with over 2 decades of experience. Founded Techarc in 2018 where the focus has been the interplay of technology and consumers.
He has developed several industry benchmarks using advanced analytics techniques and methodologies. Faisal is also a prolific writer and a public speaker.
Other than gadgets which remains his core, he loves to follow telecom as a sector. He also keenly takes interest in technology policy. Faisal also works closely with the startup ecosystem associated with some incubators and startups.

InsightsPro

InsightsPro

InsightsPro

Youth acceptability of Lava and OnePlus to further increase their market shares in 2024 and beyond.  Youth are expected to contribute 44% of the total smartphone sales in 2024

OnePlus likely to gain 6% market share, followed by Lava (4%) and Apple (3%).  The top likely losers are Redmi (-4%) and Realme (-3%).  Barring Samsung and Vivo…

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Foldable smartphones in consideration but unlikely to substantially hamper iPhone prospects in India

In view of iPhone 15 series launch, one of the most sought-after smartphone launches across the globe, we captured sentiments of 1200 respondents across India who are planning…

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In disguise ‘premium’ android brands have developed a promising feeder market for iPhone in India

Barring Samsung, which was already in the scene, the new brands like OnePlus, Vivo, OPPO and others in the premium android space have created a growing feeder segment…

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The inevitable ‘i-threat’ for Vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi among other android brands wanting a pie of the premium smartphone buyers

Samsung has quarantined its premium market space through S series and now the Z foldable smartphones in this segment.  OnePlus has also been able to create a strong…

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Techarc mid-year review – India Smartphone Market

The 1H of 2023 (Jan-Jun) has been in line with expectations.  However, it was not expected that the sales for smartphones would go under 50 million for the…

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Niche form factor of foldable smartphones expected to sell worth over ₹6,300 crore in 2023 in India

Foldable form factor of smartphones has been a recent innovation that has triggered excitement in the luxe segment emerging as a visible differentiator than the rest.  It is…

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Origin of smartphone brand no longer matters to consumers

Consumers make their decision to buy smartphones and other smart devices basis brand, quality, trustworthiness, value, and price that these devices and their brands have to offer to…

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Unnecessary overloading of features results in lower user satisfaction – Noise ColorFit Pro 4 GPS Smartwatch Reviews Analysis

Indian brand Noise has seen unprecedented growth in recent years within the wearables category, especially smartwatches. We analysed customer reviews of one of its popular watches Noise ColorFit…

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The conscious cohorts of smartphone buyers in India

Do consumers in India buy anything and everything that is made available to them by the smartphone brands?  The general belief considered to be the magic mantra is…

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In 5 years 4G has become mainstream across India indicating the digital appetite of the nation.

The recently announced Nokia MBiT 2022 report exhibits several insights showcasing how the appetite for BWA (mobile broadband) services is growing evenly across India. India has always been…

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At 4.9% CAGR for smartphone subscriber growth in 2020-30 decade, India may not have a billion smartphone users even by 2030

With the shrinking addressable base for smartphones, India likely to have 887.4 million smartphone users by 2030.  Government needs to have a 1 billion smartphone module in Digital…

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Camera and Battery two key parameters determining the smartphone choice in Rs 6,000-12000 segment in India.

82% smartphone users in the segment consider camera the most important feature defining the expectation against 66% happy with the experience. As per a recent GAP analysis (Expectations…

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At HFCL Hyderabad, I Saw the Charkha of Viksit Bharat

India has come a long way since independence. Gandhiji did not just introduce the Charkha; he helped unlock a mindset that led us to Swaraj. The OF (optical…

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Why Lumio ARC smart home projectors are ideal for homestays and small hotels

Lumio ARC smart projectors provide a high-performance alternative to traditional smart TVs within the hospitality sector. These portable devices offer immersive viewing experiences through large screen capabilities and…

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What could the Omar Abdullah government have done for the digital sector of J&K?

Jammu and Kashmir possesses significant potential to develop a thriving digital economy due to its skilled workforce, lower operational costs, and minimal infrastructure requirements. While tourism remains a…

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In 2026 Software Shift in the Smartphone industry will be among big shifts

2026 is going to be yet another interesting year for the smartphone industry.  We already getting a glimpse of these super smartphones with the launch of iQOO 15,…

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Can Vivo’s OriginOS delight Android smartphone users?

Vivo just announced arrival of OriginOS, which will first power some of the select flagship smartphones of Vivo and iQOO and later on become the default interface of…

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Upgrading a smartphone this festive season – Things you must look out

Our recent InsightsPro on festive season expectations revealed that 87% of the planned purchases are by upgraders. This means as a smartphone user, you are likely to have…

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How technology can help deliver fresh mutton to consumers in Kashmir?

Technology interventions like connected smart refrigeration can solve some dimensions of the concerns arising out recent discovery of rotten mutton across valley efficiently paving way for active regulation…

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Greenlighting India’s Safer Mobility Future with C-V2X

India’s magnitude is massive in all respects. Along with being one of the largest consumer markets globally, it is also a hotspot for large-scale infrastructure development. In the…

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Qualcomm x Lenskart could make India hotspot of smart eyewear

Smart eyewear is poised to explode globally along in India. We are expecting the market to double in 2025 crossing the 3 million mark.  The number is still…

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Is community obsession over for smartphones in India?

In many of my earlier notes and media interactions, I have explained how the several shifts and transformations within Xiaomi are resulting in it momentarily losing grip on…

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Flipping content monetisation in the aftermath of AI

ANI, in Nov 2024, led Indian publishers in opening a legal battle against OpenAI concerning content infringement. A similar concern has been raised by many other publishers worldwide.…

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This AQI is favourable and expands the laptop silicon selection

Dell recently restructured its commercial laptop portfolio, simplifying and enhancing its memorability and comprehension. This aligns closely with the naming conventions of the smartphone industry, naming its latest…

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