Put simply, phones are slated to become grander, lighter and smarter in 2018 with features so advanced that they would seem straight out of a sci-fi flick. The devices became an instant hit with Indian users, who, incidentally, are now the biggest consumers of mobile data. As per research firm Counterpoint, about 134 million smartphones are expected to be sold in the country this year, with the number growing to 155 million next year. Of the 298 million phones expected to be sold in 2018, 143 million are likely to be feature phones. Mobile phones and tablets will be consumption devices

Source: Mint December 30, 2017 06:56 UTC