Intex launches Cloud Jewel Smartphone

Indian Smartphone maker Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud Jewel. The company has priced the device at Rs 5,999 and it is be exclusively available on Snapdeal.

The Intex Cloud Jewel features a 5-inch HD Display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. The handset comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Powering the handset is a quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone flaunts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for clicking selfies. On the connectivity front, the handset offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,500 mAh battery.

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Vivo to launch Y31A Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Vivo has all set to expand its product portfolio with the launch of Y31A Smartphone in China. The handset is listed on the company website and is available to purchase via China Telecom carrier at CNY 999.

The Vivo Y31A features a 4.7-inch qHD display with 540x960 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with the FunTouch OS of the company. The Dual SIM device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,100 mAh battery.

Intex launches Aqua Ace II Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone maker Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of of Aqua Ace II Smartphone. The company has priced the device at Rs 8,999 and it will be available in white and golden colour option on all the leading online and retail stores in the country.

The Intex Aqua Ace II features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the Smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

Intex Aqua Ace II comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. It comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper for selfies. The handset houses a 3,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Michael Kors enters Android Wear Smartwatch Market

American designer Michael Kors has entered the wearable market. The company unveiled two Android Wearable Smartwatches; a gold-plated Smartwatch for women and a sporty black for men.

The starting price for both the Smartwatches is $395.

The Smartwatches run on Google's wearable platform Android Wear which means they can sync with both iPhones and Android phones.

Key features of the watches include display faces, which change with a swipe; interchangeable leather and silicone wristbands; social media updates and text and email alerts; app notifications; built-in fitness tracker and support for Google's voice commands.

Vernee unveils Apollo Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Vernee unveiled its new flagship Smartphone called Apollo in China. The handset will be available in the market from next month in silver color option.

The Vernee Apollo features a 5.5-inch qHD display with 2560x1440 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a deca-core MediaTek X20 processor paired with 6GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 128GB.

The Smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and it also incorporates a fingerprint sensor. The device comes equipped with a 21MP camera at the rear end with dual LED flash and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies. 

The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS.

Lava launches V2s Smartphone

Indian Smartphone maker Lava has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of V2s. The company has priced the device at Rs 7,899 and it will be available in Icy White and Mirror Black color options. The handset is available online on Amazon and indiatimes.com and it can also be purchased from all the leading retail stores in the country.

The Lava V2s flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card. The Smartphone comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system.

The Smartphone features an 8MP rear camera front facing camera with LED flash. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs a 2,500 mAh battery.

Amosta Solutions launches 7Q31 Tablet

Gurgaon-based Amosta Solutions has expanded its tablet range with the launch of 7Q31. Priced at Rs 5,999, Amosta 7Q31 tablet is a 3G-enabled and sports Dual SIM card slots.

Featuring a 7-inch (1024x600p) IPS touch-screen display, the tablet runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and is powered by 1.2GHZ Quad Core processor and 1GB RAM. The tablet comes with 8GB of internal storage and can support SD cards of up to 64GB.

The tablet sports a 0.2MP selfie camera along with a 2MP primary snapper and houses a 2500mAh battery.

The sale of tablet PCs in India rose marginally in 2015 with 4.4 million devices sold across the country -- registering a growth of 13% over 2014.

LG launches K8 and K5 Android Smartphones

South Korean Smartphone maker LG has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of K8 and K5 Smartphones. The company also said that both the devices will be rolled out in some of the key markets starting this week. The LG K5 will be introduced in Mexico, whereas the LG K8 will be made available in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America.

Talking about the specifications, the LG K8 flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor. The Smartphone offers 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The 4G Smartphone features an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera for selfies. The connectivity options of the Smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and packs a 2,045 mAh removable battery.

The LG K5 features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and it sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,900 mAh battery.

InFocus launches Bingo 50, Cheapest Android Marshmallow Smartphone

US-based InFocus has launched a new budget Smartphone Bingo 50 in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 7,499, the Smartphone runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 topped with company's InLife UI 2.0.

At this price, the InFocus Bingo 50 is the cheapest Smartphone that runs on the latest operating system from Google.

The device will be available exclusively on Snapdeal from March 21 for which the registration starts from March 15. The phone will be available in variants -- Sandstone Gray and Leather Black.

The InFocus Bingo 50 features a 5-inch HD IPS touchscreen display with 1280x720p resolution. Powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, the smartphone comes with 3GB RAM, and also offers 16GB of internal storage. Users who want more storage space can install microSD card of up to 64GB.

InFocus Bingo 50 sports an 8MP primary camera with LED flash and also an 8MP secondary camera and packs a 2,500mAh battery.

Infocus launches Bingo 20 Smartphone

US based Smartphone manufacturer InFocus has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Bingo 20. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs 5,479 and it will be available across all the retail stores in the country in white, blue and orange color options.

The InFocus Bingo 20 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.5GHz quad-core Spredtrum processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Inlife UI of the company. The device comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity attributes of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs a 2,300 mAh battery.

Panasonic launched T50 Smartphone

Panasonic has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of T50 Smartphone based on the company's exclusive SAIL interface. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs 4,900 and it will be available in Midnight Blue, Rose Gold, Champagne Gold color options.

The Panasonic T50 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixels resolution. The handset comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the SAIL UI of the company.

Powering the device is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset stands at 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The handset comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies.

For the connectivity purpose, the handset includes, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,600 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J1 and J1 Mini now official

The latest edition of Samsung budget Smartphones- Galaxy J1 and Galaxy J1 Mini- are now official in Russia and Philippines.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) offers a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED WVGA display with a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front camera. The Smartphone runs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with support for up to 128GB microSD cards. It is a Dual SIM device with support for 4G. On the connectivity front, it offers Wi-Fi, BLuetooth among other regular connectivity features. It is backed by a 2,050mAh battery.

The smaller Galaxy J1 Mini sports a 4-inch TFT display with 750MB RAM and is backed by a 1,500mAh battery. While other specs are similar, the J1 Mini doesn't include 4G support.

Flipkart gets Rs 450 Crore from HDFC Bank

India's largest online marketplace Flipkart secured a credit line of over Rs 450 Crore from private sector lender HDFC Bank.

The agreement was inked on February 23 through Flipkart India, one of the two key entities that control the e-tailer's Indian operations. Flipkart has provided fixed deposits as security to the bank, the RoC documents show.

The reasons for securing the credit line from HDFC Bank were not specified in the document. According to bankers, small and large companies borrow credit from banks for short-term operational needs, especially when raising fresh capital may take more time.

Keeping the risk in mind in case of a default, banks ask for a security when providing credit. Prior to this, Flipkart India and Flipkart Internet together had pledged assets worth Rs 1,400 crore to two commercial banks - Deutsche Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Flipkart is locked in a fierce three-way battle with global major Amazon's local arm and SoftBank-backed Snapdeal. The eight-year-old e-commerce major is learnt to be on the deal street to scoop up fresh funds to the tune of around $1 billion. While Amazon has been aggressively pushing investments in India with investments of around Rs 6,700 crore so far, Gurgaon-based Snapdeal recently closed a $200-million financing round, majority of which is in the form of a secondary transaction, at a valuation of $6.5 billion.

ZTE launches Blade D2 Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone manufacturer ZTE has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Blade D2 in Vietnam. The company has priced the device at VND 2,690,000 and is only available in Vietnam.

The ZTE Blade D2 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. It offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

ZTE Blade D2 comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, lTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a massive 4,000 mAh battery. The manufacturer also claims that the smartphone can also be used as a battery charger for other devices.

Intex brings Aqua Twist with rotating camera

Domestic Smartphone maker Intex has introduced another budget Smartphone called Aqua Twist. The handset has been priced at Rs 5,199. The Smartphone sports a 5MP rotating camera and can be used to take selfies as well. It is a Dual SIM Smartphone running Android Lollipop.

Featuring a 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels, the Aqua Twist Smartphone runs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with support for up to 32GB microSD cards.

It is powered by a 2,200mAh battery and offers 3G support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 among other regular connectivity features.

Lava launches Fuel F2 Smartphone

Indian Smartphone manufacturer Lava has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Fuel F2. The company has priced the handset at Rs 4,444 and it will be exclusively available on eBay in black and white colour options.

The Lava Fuel F2 features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor clubbed with 512MB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual sim functionality. It comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.

Vivo Xplay 5, First 6GB RAM Smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has launched its flagship device Xplay 5. The company has introduced two variants of the Smartphone, one with 6GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and the other with 4GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.

The company has priced the Vivo Xplay5 Ultimate Edition with 6GB RAM with Snapdragon 820 SoC is priced at $654, whereas the 4GB RAM with Snapdragon 652 variant costs $564.

The Vivo Xplay 5 features a 5.43-inch QHD display with 2560x1440 pixels resolution protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The Smartphone offers Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

It comes equipped with a 16MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies. The handset also incorporates a fingerprint sensor and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The smartphone packs a 3,600 mAh battery and will be available in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold color options.

Micromax launches Canvas Tab P702

The Indian Smartphone maker Micromax has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Canvas tab P702. The company has priced the device at Rs 7,999 and it comes in bold black and classy white colour options. The tablet is exclusively available on Snapdeal and comes with 7 Kindle eBooks worth Rs 1,500 for free.

The Micromax Canvas Tab P702 features a 7-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Dual SIM voice calling tablet runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.

Earlier this month, Micromax launched its new smartphone named as Canvas Juice 4G. The smartphone features a 5-inch display with 1280x710 pixels resolution. Powering the device is a 1GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset stands at 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.