Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Apple, Google Plans AI Deal with Apple, MTN, Nokia’s Beacon 24 Wi-Fi 7 device, among others.
Apple Sees 29 percent Growth in Smartphone Shipments in India
Apple saw a 29 percent increase in smartphone shipments in India during the first quarter of 2025. The company continues to lead the premium market. This growth shows strong demand for high-end devices, with more financing options making these phones accessible to a larger group of consumers, Economic Times reports.
Google Plans AI Deal with Apple
Google aims to make a deal with Apple by mid-2025 to add its Gemini AI technology to new smartphones. This move shows the telecom industry’s focus on using AI to improve user experience and phone performance, Reuters reports.
MTN and Kogi State Settle Dispute
MTN Nigeria has resolved a dispute with Kogi State, allowing telecom services to resume in the region. The issue was about MTN’s optic fiber network coverage, but now that it’s settled, services are back up, showing how telecom companies handle regulatory issues.
Nokia to showcase Beacon 24 Wi-Fi 7 device at ALGS esports gaming event
Nokia has announced it will showcase its Beacon 24 Wi-Fi 7 device at the ALGS esports gaming event, highlighting its advanced capabilities for eGaming. In a high-traffic convention center setting, Nokia, in collaboration with Qualcomm, SONY, CORSAIR, and EA, will demonstrate the device’s performance by allowing visitors to compete in Apex Legends matches against a mystery pro, powered exclusively by the Beacon 24. Attendees can also challenge popular gaming content creators during a special “take-over” event at the Nokia booth. Featuring unique latency and queuing technologies, the Beacon 24 is designed to offer service providers a high-performance Wi-Fi gateway with gaming-level latency, enhanced further by Nokia’s Corteca platform and its gaming optimization application.
Samsung Electronics to add VoLTE function to enhance voice call quality
The GSMA has partnered with Samsung Electronics to enhance voice call quality and connectivity over 4G and 5G by enabling VoLTE (Voice over LTE) by default on all devices running Android 15 or later. This move supports the global transition away from 2G and 3G networks, ensuring essential services like emergency calling and roaming remain functional. In collaboration with the GSMA’s Network Settings Exchange (NSX) and Interoperability Testing services, Samsung aims to deliver consistent and reliable voice services across operators and regions. All Samsung devices with Android 15 or newer, including the Galaxy S25 series, will automatically use high-quality VoLTE based on operator IMS settings or GSMA Profile #4 when needed.
Spirent Communications launches Octobox STA Automation Package
Spirent Communications has launched the Octobox STA Automation Package, an automated solution for testing and validating client devices on Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7 networks. Designed to replace manual testing with structured, repeatable, and scalable workflows, the package significantly accelerates performance validation. As Wi-Fi 6/6E are expected to dominate over 80 percent of the market by 2025 and Wi-Fi 7 adoption rises, this automation addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable testing amid the increasing complexity of Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
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