Micromax Launches Smartphone Canvas Knight

Price :- 19,999

Domestic handset firm Micromax today launched its first octa-core smartphone ‘Canvas Knight’ for 19,999, which will be sold only through its website.

The device has a MediaTek 2GHz tru octa-core processor with 2GB RAM and a 5-inch full high definition display.

“Canvas Knight is another milestone for Micromax to bring the best combination of technology, style and affordability for the masses”, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma said in a statement.

The phone comes with a 16 megapixel rear camera and voice command capabilities wherein a user can click images by saying ’cheese’ or ‘capture’ while on-the-move.

It runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system and has a 2350 mAh battery and equipped with 32GB of internal storage.

“With MediaTek’s Tru Octa-Core MT6592T, users can enjoy heavy web downloading, hardcore gaming, high-quality premium video viewing or other types of rigorous multitasking without experiencing lag times or excessive battery consumption”, MediaTek General Manager (International Sales and Marketing) Finbarr Moynihan said.

Micromax, which is the second largest smartphone player in India, has 18.2 per cent market share.

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LG To Launch LG L90 With Android 4.4 KitKat

LG is planning to launch Smartphones with Android 4.4 KitKat under L series III range. The first one among the list LG L90 is to be launched by this week.  The others in the series are L70 and L40 of which much information is unknown. The South Korean manufacturer have included KnockON feature to the handset allowing you to unlock by repeatedly knocking on its screen reports NDTV Gadgets.

According to the manufacturer L90 is the first in the series to offer the feature which is an evolution of the KnockON feature introduced in LG G2. LG had already expanded its 'L' series even before MWC 2014 by introducing three new third-generation devices, named LG L90, L70 and L40.

The gadget features a 4.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 540x960 pixels. Beneath the hood is a 1.2GHz quad-core snapdragon processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

The device comes with 8GB of in-built memory which is expandable up to 32GB with the help of Micro-SD card slot. On the optical front L90 houses an 8MP rear and a 1.3MP front facing unit. A 2540mAH removable battery is included to provide uninterrupted power supply for the device.    

“With its competitive specs and exquisite design, we expect the L90 to continue the success of the L Series in the global marketplace. It offers the very best of LG in design, hardware, OS and UX features so 3G smartphone users worldwide will be able to enjoy a truly first-class smartphone experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

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Nokia X Android Smartphone Launched At 8,599

Finnish handset giant Nokia launched its much awaited Android-based Smartphone 'X' in India for 8,599, aimed at protecting its turf in the fiercely competitive market.

The company had announced 'Nokia X' family of affordable Smartphones, which runs Google's Android apps, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month.

The company had said then that Nokia X+ is expected to be priced at euro 99 (about Rs 8,400), Nokia XL at euro 109 (about 9,200) and Nokia X at euro 89 (about 7,500).

Nokia said it will bring the other two devices -- X+ and XL -- in the Indian market in the next 60 days.

"India is one of the fastest growing markets for smart phones in the world. With the launch of Nokia X, we are adding more ammunition to our Smartphone portfolio. We believe Nokia X is a unique combination of Nokia quality and experiences, Microsoft services and Android apps," Nokia India Managing Director P Balaji told PTI.

India is the third largest market for Smartphones. IDC data showed that Smartphone sales in the country surpassed 44 million units in 2013, up from 16.2 million in 2012.

The surge has been mainly powered by home grown vendors like Micromax, Karbonn and Lava, which offer Smartphones for as low as 3,000.

Also, IDC attributed the migration of users from feature phones to Smartphones primarily due to the narrowing price gaps between these product categories.

Asked if the handset will eat into the business of its Asha range of affordable Smartphones, Balaji answered in the negative.

"Asha, Nokia X and the Lumia range are three separate offerings. While the pricing of each of these will come down with time, they have their own set of features that offers value to a particular set of people," he added.

Terming the Nokia X as a "feeder" for its Lumia range of premium Smartphones, Balaji said the device will help users experience Microsoft services like Skype and Outlook before they actually opt for the Lumia devices.

Currently, 520 is the cheapest handset in the Lumia series. It is available for about Rs 9,999 (dealer price) and Rs 7,600 (eCommerce sites).

The dual SIM Nokia X is a 4-inch device, powered by a 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It features a tile-based design, 512MB RAM (up to 32GB expandable memory), 3MP camera and 1500 mAH battery.

 The Nokia X is based on the Android open platform. While Nokia X users will not have access to Google's app market 'Google Play', they can sideload Android apps from third party app stores as well as Microsoft app store.

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