Microsoft launches Nokia 230 dual SIM

Microsoft has launched a new entry-level phone Nokia 230, which has been priced at Rs 3,869.

The dual SIM phone has a 2.8-inch (320x240p) display and runs Series 30+ OS. Nokia 230 has 16MB RAM and can hold microSD cards of up to 32GB.

It has a 1200mAh replaceable battery and sports 2MP rear camera with LED flash along with a 2MP front facing camera.

Nokia 230 comes with basic connectivity features like Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB and also has an FM radio and MP3 player.

The phone is now available on Microsoft's official store.

OnePlus X Champagne Edition

The Champagne Edition of OnePlus X Smartphone, which was announced globally last week, is hitting the Indian market today, on December 30.

A company statement said the OnePlus X Champagne Edition would be up for sale starting 12am on December 30. Invites for the standard version of OnePlus X can be used to purchase the Champagne Edition model as well.

The OnePlus X Champagne Edition smartphone sports a white body made of glass and gold/champagne coloured metallic frame. This is a variant of the Onyx model, which sports a glass body with black paintjob.

OnePlus has priced the new model at Rs 16,999, the same price as that of the standard Onyx variant.

Samsung launches Galaxy A9

Samsung has released the biggest model yet in its Galaxy A series in the Chinese market. The device has been named Galaxy A9. The key features of the new Smartphone are its 6 inch screen, 4,000 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor.

The Smartphone will be available in China next month, though its price has not been announced yet.

Samsung Galaxy A9 sports a Super AMOLED panel with Full HD (1080x1920p) resolution and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system. The Smartphone packs the octa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset (four 1.5GHz cores + four 1.2GHz cores) with 3GB RAM under the hood. It comes with 16GB internal storage and has provision for storage expansion up to 128GB via microSD cards.

Galaxy A9 sports a 13MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization and LED flash; an 8MP camera with f/1.9 aperture is in front. Connectivity options in the Smartphone include 2G, 3G, 4G (Cat 7 speeds), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and microUSB 2.0. The battery of Samsung Galaxy A9 supports fast-charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy A9 features a fingerprint sensor and supports the company's Samsung Pay technology.

Google Nexus 6P Special Edition

Huawei, the company that manufactures Nexus 6P for Google, has released the Special Edition variant of the Smartphone in the Indian market.

Priced at Rs 43,999, the Nexus 6P Special Edition sports a metal body in gold color, has 64GB internal storage and costs Rs 1,000 more than the standard variants. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart starting December 21.

Google had originally released Nexus 6 in silver and grey colors. The 32GB variant costs Rs 39,999, while the 64GB model is priced at Rs 42,999.

The all-new Google Nexus 6P has a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with QHD (1440x2560p) resolution and comes with the integrated Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor on the back. The Smartphone features an all-metal, 7.33 mm thick body in white, grey and Aluminium finishes, packs a 3,450 mAh battery, and comes with front-facing stereo speakers.

The Smartphone has a 12.3 MP rear camera (1.55 micron sensor which captures more light, thus delivering better low light photos) that supports 4K recording and can capture videos at 240 frames per second; it is backed by a dual-LED flash. On the front is an 8MP camera, the highest resolution for selfie camera for a Nexus Smartphone yet.

Intex launches Aqua Star 4G

Domestic handset maker Intex has launched a budget Smartphone, Aqua Star 4G. the device has been priced at Rs 6,499.

Aqua Star 4G features a 5-inch display with 720x1280p resolution. The dual-SIM Smartphone is available in three colors - black, gray and white color variants.

The new Intex Smartphone comes with a iData Saver feature, with which, one can save data consumption by up to 50% on images, web-pages and streaming via apps.

Aqua Star 4G is powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor and 1GB RAM. It offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 32GB.

The new Intex Aqua Smartphone packs 2,000mAh battery and sports 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front facing camera.

For the connectivity, it supports 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and microUSB.

At this price, Aqua Star 4G competes with the likes of Lenovo A7000, Yu Yuphoria and Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime.

Micromax launches Canvas Pulse 4G

Domestic handset maker Micromax has expanded its 4G LTE Smartphone portfolio with the launch of Canvas Pulse 4G Smartphone.

The device has been priced at Rs 9,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

The Smartphone features a 5-inch HD IPS display with One-cell technology. The dual-SIM Smartphone is powered by 1.3 GHz Octa-Core processor and comes with 3GB RAM.

Canvas Pulse 4G Smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera and packs a 2,100mAh battery.

For the purpose of connectivity, the Smartphone offers 4G, 3G, 2G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1 and a micro-USB slot.

Gionee announces P5W Smartphone

Gionee has announced P5W Smartphone. The device will be available in White, Blue, Red,Yellow and Black colors.

Featuring a 5-inch (1280x720p) HD IPS display, the dual sim phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor and 1GB RAM.

It offers 16GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards for extra storage.

Gionee P5W packs 2000mAh battery and sports 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front facing camera.

For the connectivity, it supports 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and microUSB.

According to Zauba listing, the Smartphone has been imported to India for Rs 6,352 last month.

Coolpad launches Note 3 black variant

Chinese handset maker Coolpad has launched a black variant of its budget Smartphone - Note 3.

Coolpad Note 3 sports a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280p) display, which was launched in October this year. Powered by a 1.3GHz 64-bit Mediatek MT6753 octa-core processor, the phone is the only one in this price range to come with 3GB of RAM. The phone offers 16GB storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card.

The phone has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 layer running on top.

Coolpad Note 3 is also the only device available under Rs 10,000 to sport a fingerprint sensor at the back that supports authentication and gesture functions to launch apps and perform functions like activating the camera shutter.

For the purpose of connectivity, the dual-sim Smartphone comes with support for 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Coolpad Note 3 is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

It will be available on Amazon just like the white handset variant.

Railway partners with Google for Wi-Fi

RailTel, the telecom wing of the Indian Railway, has signed an agreement with the subsidiary of Google India to provide Wi-Fi facilities at 400 stations across the country.

In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha said that RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RCIL), a PSU under Railway Ministry, signed an agreement with Mahataa Information India Pvt Ltd (MIIPL), an arm of Google Inc, to equip 400 stations with Wi-Fi in two phases.

In first phase, as many as 100 stations out of the total A1 and A categories would be covered with the offering, while the facility would be extended to 300 stations in the second phase.

Non-suburban stations with an annual passenger earning of more than Rs 60 crore are categorized as A1 stations, while those with yearly passenger income from Rs 8 crore to Rs 60 crore fall under the category of A stations.

The capital expenditure for the project would be incurred by RCIL and MIIPL.

Asus launches upgraded variant of Zenfone 2

Asus has launched a new variant of its Zenfone 2 Laser camera-focused Smartphone featuring a 6-inch display and Snapdragon 616 processor.

The new Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL model is priced at Rs 17,999 and will be available offline as well as on Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon.

The latest Asus model has Full HD resolution, 3GB of RAM and 32GB on-board memory and microSD card support up to 128GB. Like the original model, it sports a 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera.

The Smartphone, housing a 3,000mAh removable battery, comes in three colors - red, silver and gold.

Micromax Canvas Pace 4G Q416 now Available

Micromax Canvas Pace 4G Q416 which was launched recently has now been listed at the company's official website and is available for buying via various online stores.

Priced at Rs 6,821, the Smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854p) display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor and 1GB RAM and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.

At this price, Micromax's new entry-level Smartphone competes with the likes of Yu Yuphoria and Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime.

The phone, available only in black colour, packs 2,500mAh battery and sports a 5MP rear camera along with 2MP selfie camera.

Micromax Canvas Pace 4G offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 32GB.

Apart from 4G LTE, Canvas Pace 4G Q416 supports 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB for connectivity.

Celkon launches CT722 Tablet

Indigenous brand Celkon has launched its CT722 budget-friendly tablet in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 4,999, the tablet is exclusively available on Snapdeal and it will be available in offline retail stores as well.

Celkon's new CT722 tablet has a 7-inch display with 1024x576p resolution and runs on Intel's Atom X3 C3230RK chipset. This Android 5.1 Lollipop tablet comes with 8GB internal storage, 1GB RAM and microSD card support up to 32GB.

The rear and front cameras of Celkon CT722 have 3.2MP resolution. The single-sim tablet can access the internet over 2G, 3G and Wi-Fi, while its battery capacity is 2,800mAh.

According to Celkon Mobiles, "The CT722 is the best in line in its category with matching those of high-end tablets and smart phones. Moreover it is also supported by the Intel Atom X3 processor and Lollipop 5.1 making it the perfect choice in the generation of tablets."

Motorola launches Moto 360 Smartwatch

For the Motorola fans, the wait is finally over. Motorola has launched the much-awaited second-generation version of its Moto 360 Smartwatch in India with prices starting at Rs 19,999. The Smartwatch will be available on Myntra and Flipkart websites.

Moto-360 (second-generation) was unveiled at IFA in Berlin in early September. The new Moto 360 Smartwatch, from Lenovo-owned Motorola, comes in three variants: A men's watch in two sizes, a women's version and a sports model called Moto 360 Sport.

The men's model comes in 42x11.4mm and 46x11.4mm sizes. The women's version is 42mm. The 42mm Moto 360 comes with a 1.37-inch (360x325-pixel resolution) display, while the bigger 46mm model has a 1.56-inch (360x330-pixel resolution) display. Visually, Moto 360 still sports a round display as last year's model.

Specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400, 512MB of RAM, 300mAh battery and 4GB of internal storage. The new Moto 360 models support wireless charging and packs accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope and vibration/haptics engine.

For connectivity purpose, the device includes Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Similar to so many recent Android Wear watches, Moto 360 second-gen too supports ambient display capability with the watch display switching to a power efficient black and white mode with minimal information, when you're not actively looking at it.

Micromax launches Canvas Pace 4G Q416

Domestic handset maker Micromax has launched Canvas Pace 4G Q416 Smartphone in the country. The entry level Smartphone is priced at Rs 6,821 and is currently available on eBay India.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854p) display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor and 1GB RAM and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The phone packs 2,500mAh battery, offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 32GB.

Micromax Canvas Pace 4G sports a 5MP rear camera along with 2MP selfie camera.

For the connectivity purpose, besides 4G LTE it supports 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB.

Lava launches Iris X10

Domestic handset manufacturer Lava has launched the Iris X10 Smartphone in India. The device has been priced at Rs 10,990. It competes with the likes of Micromax Canvas Sliver 5, Intex Aqua Ace, and Lenovo K3 Note. It is currently listed on HomeShop18.

Lava Iris X10 features a 5-inch (1280x720 pixels) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with Star OS.

Powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 3GB RAM, the Smartphone offers 16GB internal storage and has a microSD card slot. The phone packs 2900mAh battery, and sports 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and 5MP selfie camera.

For the connectivity purpose, Lava's new Smartphone Iris X10 supports 4G-LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS/A-GPS and a microUSB port.

Obi Worldphone launches SF1 Smartphone

Backed by former Apple CEO John Sculley, Obi Worldphone has launched SF1 Smartphone in India. Obi Worldphone SF1 Smartphone will be available starting December 7.

The dual-SIM Smartphone will come in two variants - one with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage, priced at Rs 11,999 and the other with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, priced at Rs 13,999.

Featuring a 5-inch 1080p display, SF1 is powered by 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and Adreno 405 GPU and runs Android 5.0.2 Lollipop skinned with Obi Lifespeed UI. The phone packs 3000mAh battery, and can hold microSD cards of up to 64GB.

SF1 sports a 13MP rear camera along with 5MP selfie camera. Other features of the Smartphone include microphones for noise cancelation, Dolby Audio Surround and Quick Charge 1.0.

HTC launches One A9 and Desire 828

HTC has expanded its Smartphone portfolio in the country, the company has launched two new Smartphones - One A9 and Desire 828.

HTC One A9 Smartphone is among the first outside of Google's own Nexus line to feature company's Marshmallow software at launch. And it's the first regular-sized HTC phone to have a fingerprint sensor - a feature already available on phones made my larger rivals Apple and Samsung.

HTC One A9 sports a 5-inch full HD AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor with 64-bit octa-core CPUs. The Smartphone has 13MP rear camera with support for 1080p video recording and ultra Pixel front-facing camera.

HTC has launched the 32GB storage and 3GB RAM version in India that features expandable SD card storage up to 2TB and 2,150 mAh battery.

In addition to the traditional Smartphone colours of gray, silver and gold, the HTC A9 Smartphone also comes in garnet red.

HTC Desire 828 is a dual-SIM Smartphone. It is the first phone in HTC's Desire range to offer OIS (optical image stabilization).

The Smartphone features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) IPS display and is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC and 2GB RAM. The phone further offers 16GB internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 2TB.

It packs a 2,800mAh battery and sports 13MP rear camera with LED flash, OIS, BSI sensor and full-HD video recording, and 4MP secondary camera.

HTC Desire 828 Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 3G, 4G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth.

Gionee launches Marathon M5

Gionee has launched its mega battery smartphone in India. The device is named Marathon M5. Priced at Rs 17,999 the smartphone is available exclusively on Flipkart.

Unveiled at an event in Beijing in June, Gionee Marathon M5 has a 6,020 mAh battery that can last up to 4 days on a single charge. The company claims that the smartphone's extreme mode enables it to deliver standby time of 62 hours with only 5% of charge. The handset can also be used to charge up to 2 devices simultaneously.

Gionee Marathon M5 comes has a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with 720x1280p resolution, Android Lollipop operating system, 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM, quad-core Mediatek MT6735 chipset, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 4G support.

The connectivity features in the phone include dual-band LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Gionee has started assembling smartphones at its Foxconn's facility in Andhra Pradesh and is aiming to assemble around half-a-million phones from the facility by March next year.

Xiaomi launches MiPad 2 tablet

Along with the Redmi Note 3 budget Smartphone, Xiaomi has also launched its MiPad 2 tablet.

The new Xiaomi MiPad 2 has a 7.9-inch display with 1536x2048p resolution, exactly the same as the original MiPad. It runs on a 2.24GHz quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8500 chipset with 2GB RAM and comes in two storage variants: 16GB and 64GB.

On the back is an 8MP camera, while a 5MP unit is positioned in front for video calls. Connectivity features of Xiaomi MiPad 2 include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Along with these, the tablet comes with a USB Type C connector. The battery capacity of the device is 6,190mAh and supports fast charging technology.

Xiaomi MiPad 2 runs on Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7 software and features a special Reading Mode. Alternatively, buyers can purchase the MiPad featuring Windows 10 out of the box and the same set of hardware.

On the design front, Xiaomi MiPad 2 has an all-metal body that is thinner (6.95mm) and lighter (322 grams) than the original model.

The 16GB model is priced at 999 yuan (approximately Rs 10,400), whereas the 64GB unit costs 1,299 yuan (approximately Rs 13,475).

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi has unveiled its Redmi Note 3 Smartphone. It’s the successor to last year's Redmi Note 4G handset. One of the unique features of the new Smartphone is the addition of a fingerprint sensor, which is still a rarity in the budget segment.

The all-new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has a 5.5-inch display with Full HD (1080x1920p) resolution and runs on MIUI 7 software, based on Android Lollipop OS. Powering the device is a 2GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, which is usually found in much more expensive handsets. The Smartphone comes in two variants; 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM; and 32GB internal storage and 3GB RAM.

For imaging, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 packs a 13MP camera with phase detection autofocus and two-tone LED flash on the back as well as a 5MP camera for selfies. Connectivity suite of the Smartphone consists of the usual: 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and dual-SIM functionality.

A 4,000mAh battery keeps the Smartphone running. Despite the beefy battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is only 8.65mm thick, but weighs a hefty 164 grams. The new Smartphone is an all-metal affair with an iPhone 6-like look, since Xiaomi has done away with the plastic body of the successor.

The 16GB variant has been priced at 899 Yuan (approximately Rs 9,350), whereas the 32GB model costs 1099 Yuan (approximately Rs 11,400).

When Xiaomi brings the Redmi Note 3 to the Indian market it will have to use a different chipset in the device, since it is only allowed to sell Smartphones with Qualcomm chipsets due a pending court case.

Lava launches Iris Atom 2X

Domestic Smartphone maker Lava has launched an entry-level Smartphone Iris Atom 2X. The device is priced at Rs 4,499. Lava Iris Atom 2X Smartphone has a 4.5 inch FWVGA display and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.

The dual-SIM Smartphone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM and supports microSD cards of up to 32GB.

Powered by a 2,000mAh battery, Lava Iris Atom 2X sports 5MP primary camera with LED flash, along with a VGA secondary camera. The connectivity options in the phone include 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority recently issued an allotment letter to the Lava International to set up an electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC) on 100 acres of land along the expressway.

The company already has a research & development centre in India and an in-house product testing set-up in China.

Lenovo launches Vibe S1 Smartphone

Lenovo has launched its Vibe S1 Smartphone, with two front cameras for selfies, in India. Priced at Rs 15,999, the Smartphone will be available exclusively on Amazon starting November 24.

Lenovo announced Vibe S1 in September at IFA 2015. The front panel of Lenovo Vibe S1 has 8MP and 2MP resolution; the former captures the image while the latter adds the depth-of-field effect to the image by blurring the background. We have seen a similar setup earlier too, but only in rear cameras.

Lenovo Vibe S1 Smartphone features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Powered by 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor and 3GB RAM, the phone comes with 32GB internal storage. Users can slip in microSD cards of up to 128GB capacity for more storage space.

The front camera setup of Vibe S1 is quite unique. Lenovo has gone with a pretty standard 13MP camera, backed by dual-tone flash, on the back. This metal-body Smartphone measures 7.8mm in thickness, weighs 132 gram and packs a 2,50mAh battery.

Intex launches Aqua Air

Domestic handset manufacturer Intex has launched new entry-level Smartphone - Aqua Air. The device is priced at Rs 4,690. At this price, the phone competes with the likes of XOLO Era, Micromax Unite 2 and Huawei Honor Bee.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features 5-inch (854x480p) FWVGA display and is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core MTK6572W processor and 512MB RAM. It offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 32GB.

Aqua Air runs Android KitKat 4.4 and packs 2,300mAh battery and sports 2MP primary camera along with VGA secondary camera.

For the connectivity purpose, it supports 2G, 3G, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS and Wi-Fi.

Intex Aqua Air is available in four colors - grey, white, black and champagne.

ZTE unveils Blade S7

Chinese handset maker ZTE has unveiled a new Smartphone - Blade S7 - which can be the 'the perfect Smartphone for selfie lovers.'

Both the cameras in ZTE Blade S7's - primary and secondary - are 13MP, and both come along with LED flash.

The front-facing or selfie camera also has a phase detection autofocus, Panorama, and supports 14 different beautification options. Apart from this, the Smartphone also sports a fingerprint scanner.

ZTE Blade S7 Smartphone sports a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) LTPS display and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 operating system skinned with MiFavor 3.2 UI, and packs 2500mAh battery.

Powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, the phone comes with 3GB RAM and offers 32GB built-in storage, and can support microSD cards of up to 64GB. The phone is available in four color variants - Lemon Green, Rose Gold, Diamond White and Space Grey - and as of now has only been unveiled in Shanghai.

ZTE has not so far revealed the pricing details of the Smartphone, but has said that it will first be launched in Thailand, and will be later made in available in other markets of Asia-Pacific.

Lava launches Pixel V2

Domestic handset vendor Lava has launched the limited edition variant of Pixel V2 Smartphone in Prism Blue colour. Priced at Rs 11,050, the new variant has been launched for a limited period till the end of December 2015.

The other two variants of the Smartphone, available in Icy White and Royal Black colours, would continue to sell at a price of Rs 10,750.

Pixel V2 features 13MP f2.0 rear camera with dual LED flash and the 8MP f2.4 selfie camera with LED flash and can support dual 4G sim cards. The Smartphone sports a 5-inch scratch-resistant HD display with Dragontrail Glass protection.

It is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek quad-core processor coupled with 2GB DDR3 RAM.

Lava Pixel V2 offer 16GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD cards, and runs Star OS 2.0 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop).

The Pixel V2 packs a 2,500 mAh Li-Po battery.

InFocus launches M260

US-based InFocus has launched a new budget smartphone InFocus M260 in the Indian market. The device is priced at Rs 3,999. InFocus M260 will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.

The dual-SIM Smartphone runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and features a 4.5-inch FWVGA IPS touchscreen display. Powered by 1.3 GHz GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, the phone comes with 1GB RAM, and also offers 8GB of internal storage. Users who want more storage space can install microSD card.

InFocus M260 sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and an 2MP secondary camera and packs a 2,000mAh battery.

For connectivity purpose, the smartphone offers 3G, 2G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0 and a micro-USB slot.

Gionee launches S Plus with USB Type C

Chinese brand Gionee has launched the newest addition to its S series of Smartphones. The device has been named S Plus. The all-new Gionee S Plus is among the handful of Smartphones featuring a USB Type C port for fast-charging and has been priced at Rs 16,999.

Gionee S Plus, powered by Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, features a 5.5-inch HD (720p) AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection. The 4G LTE Smartphone runs on a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor with 3GB RAM and comes with 16GB internal storage; it supports microSD cards for storage expansion.

There's a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP shooter for selfies. The Smartphone can access the internet at 4G speeds and has a 3,150mAh battery. It is available in dark blue, white and golden colours.

Gionee has included software features like Face Unlock, 3D vibration mode, rumble effect while zooming and immersive touch in S Plus Phablet.

HTC launches Desire 828

HTC has listed a new Smartphone, Desire 828 dual SIM n its website, which is now available for pre-orders.

The phone has been listed in China and is priced at CNY 1,599. This is the first phone in HTC's Desire range to offer OIS (optical image stabilization).

HTC Desire 828 dual SIM features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) IPS display and is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC and 2GB RAM. The phone further offers 16GB internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 2TB.

HTC's new Smartphone packs a 2800mAh battery and sports 13MP rear camera with LED flash, OIS, BSI sensor and full-HD video recording, and 4MP secondary camera.

The Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 3G, 4G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth.

Swipe Elite 2

Domestic handset and tablet-maker Swipe Technologies as launched a new affordable 4G LTE-enabled Smartphone - Elite 2 - in an exclusive partnership with Flipkart. The device is priced of Rs 4,666.

The new phone will be powered by a 64-bit 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM unit. The phone, which has an internal memory of 8GB expandable up to 32GB, will come with an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera.

It will draw power from a 1,900mAh battery and run proprietary Freedom operating system on Android Lollipop.

Moto X Force coming to India in November

The Moto X Force, which was launched earlier this week in the US under the name Droid Turbo 2, is scheduled to hit the Indian market in November.

The Moto X Force has a shatterproof display panel courtesy Motorola's ShatterShield technology; the company is even offering a four-year warranty that covers damage to the display. The company has even used two touch-screen layers, so that the Smartphone remains usable even if one of the layers is cracked.

Moto X Force's OLED display panel measures 5.4-inch in size and sports resolution of 1440x2560p. Under the hood is a 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM, and storage options are 32GB and 64GB. The Smartphone supports microSD cards of up to 2TB capacity.

Motorola has preloaded Moto X Force with Android 5.1.1, not Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

On the back is the 21MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and phase-detection autofocus and dual-LED flash, while a 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4micron pixels and LED flash is in the front.

For connectivity, Moto X Force has 4G, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, Wi-Fi with MIMO, and infrared. The battery capacity is rated at 3,760mAh and supports Turbo Charging technology for faster charging as well as Qi and PMA wireless charging standards.

Moto X Force is available in only black ballistic nylon finish with water repellent nano-coating. The Smartphone, however, is not water resistant. It weighs 169 grams and measures 7.6mm at its thinnest point.

The 32GB unlocked variant of Moto X Force has been priced at 534 pounds in the UK, whereas the 64GB model costs 534 pounds.