Tag: dual sim

Dual-SIM Lava Xolo A700 Phablet Available Now

Lava has launched another Xolo branded handset in the Indian market. Dubbed as the Lava Xolo A700, this is a dual-SIM (3G+2G) smartphone, which is now retailing online for Rs. 9,999.

Lava Xolo A700 comes with a 4-inch screen and qHD (960 x 540 pixels) display. It comes with 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash at the rear and a VGA front camera. The back camera is also capable of 720p HD video recording. Other features include 512 MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, and a 1,700mAh battery. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM.

As of now, the low cost market phablet is occupied by Micromax A110 Canvas 2 , Wicked Leak Note Wammy , iBall Andi 5c , Spice Stellar Horizon , Cloud Zync Z5 , Intex Aqua 5.0 and Mercury MagiQ, That are priced in the sub Rs 13.000 price range.

Lava’s older offering, the Xolo 900, ran on Android 2.3.7 and had an Intel Saltwell 1.6GHz single core CPU with Hyper-Threading, and the PowerVR SGX540 GPU (400MHz), coupled with 1GB of 32-bit dual channel LPDDR2 memory. It had a 4.03-inch TFT LCD (1024×600 pixels) display and 16GB built-in storage. The rear houses an 8MP camera with the ability to shoot 1080p HD video. The Xolo X900 is currently available for Rs. 17,500.

November 30, 2012
Hands On : HTC Desire SV in a Saffron Orange for the Indian Market

HTC has kept it a secret and announced it today, the HTC Desire SV is a phone targeted and designed primarily for the Indian Market . The Desire SV features a Dual Core Qualcomm Processor Clocked at 1 GHz, and in. The phone also has dual sim capabilities and 4.3 inch WVGA 480×800 px SLCD Display. The phone is expected to sell for a price of Rs. 20,000 and runs on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich along with Sense 4.0.

HTC Desire SV Initial Impressions

The phone resembles the build and design of the One series, with along with the same speaker grills and Beats Audio. The orange color looks bright and nice, however it does not appear to be for everyone. The phone is sleek and the display vivid, the OS seems responsive on the demo unit we handled. You can expect a hands on in a few hours video along with an Unboxing and Review Video in the coming days.

The bigger screen definitely helps the overall look of the phone, adding a full glass front with a tiny display bezel boosts that. The Phone also builds on the Amazing Camera and Authentic Sound with an 8 Megapixel f2.2 camera which has “impressive low light performance”, the Beats audio “ensures the amazing sound” as claims HTC.

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The HTC Desire SV is expected to hit the Indian Market in November along with the Windows Phone 8X the Windows Phone 8S and the HTC One X plus.

HTC Desire SV Images

HTC Desire SV Video

November 2, 2012
Micromax Launches updated A110,Dual Core, 8MP camera,5 inch IPS for Rs 11995/-

Like iGyaan had earlier reported, Micromax has launched the new A110, an updated version of the highly popular Micromax A100 Canvas.

The new phone has impressive specs starting with a 5 inch IPS display and Android 4.0.4 ICS out of the box. The phone also features an upped 8 MP camera along with a front facing shooter as well.

The phone is priced at Rs. 11995 so expect a full iGyaan style lineup soon.

October 12, 2012
Nokia Launches Asha 308 and Asha 309 (PR)

Nokia has outed two new devices in their lineup, the Asha 308 and Asha 309, calling them the users “Smartphone”. Both feature a 3 inch capacitive touch screen, 800MHz processor, WQVGA resolution, 1,110mAh battery, 20MB internal storage plus include a 2GB microSD (expandable to 32GB), 2-megapixel rear camera and EDGE connectivity.

The 308 is a a dual sim phone whereas the 309 remains a single sim variant, 308 also supports GSM/EDGE 850, 1900MHz bands. Nokia will load both the Asha 308 and 309 with their new xpress browsers, that allows for up to 90% compression.

Just like the other Asha Touch phones, each new device comes with 40 free EA games for you to download and keep forever. The titles include Tetris, FIFA 2012, and The Need for Speed The Run. There are also 22 classic arcade games that you can buy in the Nokia Store from NAMCO BANDAI, such as Pac-Man, Ridge Racer Drift and Final Fantasy.

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Nokia expands Asha Touch range to offer consumers smarter Internet experiences

The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 deliver a full smartphone experience enriched with new Nokia web services and developer tools

Jakarta, Indonesia – Nokia today unveiled the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, the latest additions to the Asha Touch family of mobile devices. The dual SIM Nokia Asha 308 and single SIM Nokia Asha 309 give consumers fast web access at low cost. To create this smarter Internet experience, Nokia released a new version of Nokia Xpress Browser, which enables up to 90% more efficient mobile browsing and faster access to rich web applications compared to conventional browsers.

The new devices offer a fluid ‘swipe’ user interface and an open environment for third-party application development, characteristics that have earned the complete Asha Touch range full smartphone classification from global market research companies and analysts such as GfK and IDC.

“Our innovative Asha Touch family of devices is designed for people who want a great smartphone experience with lower running costs,” said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “By introducing the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, we’re expanding our affordable smartphone lineup and bringing new mobile experiences to more people.”

Nokia estimates the retail price for the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 to be about USD 99, excluding taxes and subsidies, with shipping expected to start in the fourth quarter 2012.

Nokia’s most affordable capacitive touchscreen device

The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 are Nokia’s most affordable capacitive touchscreen devices to date. A view shared by independent analysts is that the Asha line represents great smartphones available for less than USD 99. “Nokia’s Asha Touch family delivers all the core smartphone experiences, and with the new software developer kit, provides ever-increasing flexibility for developers to build compelling new experiences for consumers,” said Will Stofega, Mobile Phone Program Director, IDC.

The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 are 2G-enabled devices featuring a 3.0” WQVGA capacitive display, multiple home screens, stereo radio, loud speakers and up to 32GB microSD card support. The Nokia Asha 309 is the single SIM variant with WiFi, while the Nokia Asha 308 is a dual SIM device featuring Nokia’s industry-leading Easy Swap technology. Easy Swap enables people to switch between multiple SIM cards quickly and easily to get the best local tariffs without having to remove the battery or turn off the phone.

The phones also come with the free* gift of 40 premium EA games, social features such as standalone Facebook and Twitter clients, the Nokia Messaging Service, and video streaming through the browser from sites like YouTube – a first within the Asha Touch range.

New Services and Developer Tools

Nokia also introduced two extensions to its Xpress Browser Internet platform, the only cloud-based web browser to support web apps:
• The Nokia Nearby web app helps people discover new places by searching nearby locations and presenting the options on a map. The service is available via Nokia Xpress Browser or as a feature within Nokia Maps.

• The Nokia Life+ web app will give millions of people access to content that spans education, health and infotainment to enhance their daily lives. Nokia Life+ is available in English across 18 countries, with local versions coming to India, China and Indonesia in the fourth quarter of this year. Nokia Life+ can be accessed through Nokia Xpress Browser or the Nokia Store.

Both services work with Asha Touch smartphones. In addition to these services, Nokia introduced a new web-based tool that makes it even easier to build new applications. With Nokia Xpress Web App Builder, publishers can create appealing web apps for Asha Touch devices, and even novices can turn their web content into a fun and sophisticated web app for Nokia consumers.

*Data costs may apply.

Device images are available at Nokia.com/press.
Xpress Web App Builder is available at webappbuilder.developer.nokia.com

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September 25, 2012
Karbonn Smart A18 Launched At INR 12,990

Karbonn Mobiles has launched the Karbonn Smart A18, a new dual-sim flagship phone under the ‘Smart’ lineup, priced at Rs 12,990/-.

The phone is powered by a 1 GHz processor and comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. The Smart A18 features a 4.3-inch IPS display and runs on a 1,500 mAh battery. It sports a 5.0 MP camera and has a 1.3 MP front-facing camera as well.

Sim 1 of the phone supports 3G, while sim 2 supports 2G. The smartphone has Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Hotspot, USB tethering capability and supports expandable memory upto 32GB.

The Smart A18 will be competing with the 2 new Micromax phones, the A90 and the A100. Expect a review soon!

September 3, 2012
Micromax A100 Listed Online, To Be Launched Soon

Micromax’s A100 smartphone has popped up on an online shopping website (Homeshop18.com), though it’s listed as out of stock. The device was first reported on our website (read here).

According to the listing, the smartphone will be priced at Rs 9,999 and has a 5-inch display with 480×854 resolution. This dual SIM device runs on Android 4.0.4(ICS) and offers 3G connectivity.

Micromax A100 comes with a 2000 mAh battery, a 5MP camera, and 4 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB.

August 15, 2012
Blu beats Micromax to it, Launches Worlds first 4.3 inch Super Amoled Android Phone with Dual Sim (PR)

Just when we thought an Indian company would make it to the first list, it just got beat. Blu yesterday announced, the worlds first Super AMOLED 4.3 inch display touting Android phone with dual sim capabilities on Android 4.0.3 ICS. Sounds familiar, its the exact same phone that everyone will come to know as the Micromax A90 Superfone.

Blu cals it the Vivo 4.3, apart from the Super AMOLED Plus screen, a 1GHz, dual-core Cortex A9 CPU, dual-SIM capabilities which sounds exactly the same as the above brother, the Price is also set at US $ 250, just like Micromax’s Rs. 12499/- reported by iGyaan earlier today.

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BLU Products announces the VIVO 4.3 – World’s First Dual SIM smartphone device to feature Super AMOLED Plus Technology and Dual Core CPU

New device meant to capitalize on the explosive growth and demand of Dual SIM smartphone devices in emerging markets as well as increased demand for unlocked smartphone devices in US MVNO Channels

MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — BLU Products, one of the fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world, announced the new Vivo 4.3, becoming the first manufacturer to produce a Dual SIM device to include either a Super AMOLED Plus LCD, or Dual Core Processor – realizing increased performance, user experience and capabilities for consumers in emerging markets, as well as non-contract unlocked devices in the United States.

“We are extremely excited as we continue to pioneer the growing demand of Dual SIM handsets in emerging markets by offering the most outstanding Dual SIM smartphone available anywhere in the world today.” said Samuel-Ohev-Zion, CEO of BLU Products. “Additionally, this is the first in a series of exciting new Android devices we will be announcing, as we are actively and aggressively moving towards providing high performance, affordable smartphones to the ever growing unlocked no-contract segment in the United States.”

The Vivo 4.3 features no physical hardware buttons on the front to ensure a seamless elegant design, and is run by a MediaTek MT6577 dual core 1GHz Cortex™-A9 CPU with 3G/HSPA connectivity, running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System. Additionally, the Vivo is designed to deliver high-end multimedia capability, with an 8MP camera, plus HD video recording and playback. The highlights of the phone include the rich viewing experience of the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus 4.3″ Display, along with true dual SIM capability allowing both SIMs to be active and receive calls simultaneously.

The unlocked VIVO 4.3 will begin shipping to major US Retailers in September 2012 with an MSRP of $249.99 and will soon follow through Latin America, and parts of Asia.

About BLU Products
BLU Products, founded in 2009, designs affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices to suit a wide variety of consumer needs. Over four million BLU mobile devices have been sold in over 40 countries. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, BLU is one of the fastest-growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world. For more information, visit: www.bluproducts.com.

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August 5, 2012
G’Five launches five new Android smartphones starting Rs.6,999

G’Five has launched five new dual-SIM Android smartphones under its ‘G-Cloud’ range. These devices are G’Five A79, A86, i88+, G95 and G3D. Another interesting addition is that all these devices come with company’s self-developed G-Cloud technology and will offer users 5.5 GB of free cloud space.

The A86 shows off a 4-inch WVGA display with a 480 × 800p resolution. Adding considerable weight to the specs sheet is the inclusion of an 8MP rear snapper and a 0.3MP front facing sensor. Running on 3G and supporting wireless connectivity too, the device is fueled by a 1GHz processor. The G’Five I88+ also comes across as feature-packed with ICS, an 8MP snapper, a 4.3-inch display, 512 MB RAM and more.

The G95 arrives with a noticeably large display spanning 5.3 inches. It brings forth a bite of ICS and is affixed with an 8MP snapper. The G3D tows along a 1GHz chipset, an HDMI output and 512MB RAM. Its front panel is graced with a 4.3-inch 3D qHD screen proffering images in a resolution of 540 × 960p. An 8MP camera stays in place for photography, while the complete show is run by ICS.

The G’Five A79, A86, I88+, G95 and G3D Price details read at Rs. 6,999, Rs. 7,999, Rs. 8,899, Rs. 9,499 and Rs. 11,799, respectively.

July 18, 2012
Nokia launches Asha 305 dual-SIM phone for Rs. 4,688

Nokia has launched its first full touch Series 40 feature phone, the Asha 305, in India. The phone, which was announced globally in June, is now available from Nokia’s online store for Rs 4,688. The handset is powered by Series 40 platform, which is world’s most widely used mobile platform

The Asha 305 sports a 3-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240×320 pixels and offers a new Swipe UI elements, which were supposed to be part of its abandoned Meltemi platform. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera, Dual-SIM capabilities and a microSD card support for up to 32GB.

Nokia sweetens the deal even more by offering 40 EA games for free including classics like Tetris, Need for Speed and Fifa 2012, which can be downloaded from the Nokia Store.

July 18, 2012
Spice Mobile Launches Mi425 with dual sim 1GHz and ICS Promise, Unboxing and Hands On
Spice has just launched their new MI 425 in the market. The device is powered by a 1GHz processor, and a promised upgrade to ICS Android 4.0. The device is well designed and feels good in the hand at first go. The rounded edges fit the device comfortably in the hand and the soft touch matte pearl white back is nice and grippy.

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Display

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- Screen :Comes up in 4 inches TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen display
- Screen resolution : 480 x 800 pixels resolution,262K Colors
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Operating system and Processor

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- Run on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system but upgradable to latest Android v4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS.
- Processor: 1 GHz single core processor
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- Primary Camera : This phone having 5 Megapixel rear camera of 2592 x 1944 pixels resolution with Digital Zoom
- Secondary Camera : 0.3 megapixel front facing camera having resolution of 640 x 480 Pixels.
- Camera features :LED flash,Geo-tagging,
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Memory and Storage

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- Internal memory :140 MB internal storage
- Memory can be expended up to 32 GB with the help of Micro SD card
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Network Connectivity & Battery Back up

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- 2G and 3G Networks supports
- 2G Bandwidth : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bandwidth : HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G,GPRS,EDGE,3.5mm Audio Jack,WLAN,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth v2.1,MicroUSB
- Can make personal WiFi hotspot
- A-GPS support
- Music Formats : AAC,MP3,WAV,AAC+ supports
- Battery : Standard 2000 mAh Li ion Battery
- Color : Available in White, Black colors.
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- 5-megapixel camera
- 1 GHz Processor
- 4″ Capacitive screen
- ICS update
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- Handset
- Charging + Sync Cable
- Power Brick
- Hands Free kit
- Documentation
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- Indian Rupees : 9,999 /-
- US $ : 179
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The device goes on sale right now, for a price of Rs. 9,999 . Check out our Hands on Images and Unboxing Video below.

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June 6, 2012
iGyaan Exclusive : Micromax A52 with AISHA and 1 GHz ready for Launch

Micromax is working on an upgrade to the A50 with AISHA, called the A52 , the new smartphone will feature a 1GHz processor with dual sim capabilities. The phone will be available in Yellow, White & Black and will have a 3.2 inch capacitive LCD. The price is expected to be around Rs. 6,000 which would make this an exclusive product in this price range with such features.

Sources reveal that the phone will be launched within days with a marketing campaign based around AISHA and 1 GHz chipset, just as we saw for the A50. The phone will come with Gingerbread , with a supposed update to ICS available soon. If the device truly launches for 6k it might just make our list of best phone to buy.

Wait for more information and see our unboxing of A50 below.

June 5, 2012
Micromax Superfone A78 Gossip Unboxing and Hands On

If you already haven’t checked out our videos , Bharat went and unboxed the A78 for you a couple of days back. The A78 Superfone gossip is a QWERTY + Touch dual sim Android 2.3 device and brings a lot to the table. The Phone is priced at Rs. 8000/-.

Stay tuned for an extensive review from iGyaan.

March 26, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 – Unboxing Video

Another morning treat, its always fun when Bharat gives us these surprises in the morning. The new Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 gets handled and unboxed. The First dual sim Android device with touch and type from Samsung. Check out how this device looks and feels in the video.

March 16, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589 Unboxing and Quick Review (video)

We get our hands on the Samsung duos series for 2012, Starting off with the top Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589. The device features dual sim capabilities for CDMA/CDMA or CDMA/GSM capabilities .

Tech Specs:

General Information
Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Ace Duos
Weight	122 G
Form Factor	Bar
Dimensions	112.4×59.9×12.5 MM
Operating Frequency	CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz \| CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
Dual Sim	Yes, Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touch Screen

Display Details
Display Color	3.5 inches (8.89 cms), HVGA TFT Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos has a display size of 320 x 480 px
Display Features	Touch-sensitive controls, Multi-Touch Screen, TouchWiz UI
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass

Camera
Camera	Yes, 3 Mega Pixels Camera with Auto Focus and Geo-Tagging
Camera Res.	2592 x 1944 Pixels
Zoom	Yes, Digital Zoom
Video	Yes
Video Recording	Yes
Video Player	Yes, Video Formats : MP4, H.263, H.264
Camera Features	Image Editor

Software
Games	Yes
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Browser	Yes, HTML
Operating System	Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)

Call Records
Phone Book	Practically unlimited
Missed Calls	Practically unlimited
Received Calls	Practically unlimited
Dialed Calls	Practically unlimited

Battery
Stand By Time	N/A
Talk Time	Up to 7 hours
Li-ion	1650 mAH

Memory
Internal Memory	N/A
External Memory	Yes, Up to 32GB
Memory Slot	Yes, Micro SD Card

Message
SMS	Yes, Threaded View
MMS	Yes
Email	Yes
Instant Messaging	Yes
Social Networking Services	Facebook, Twitter, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Image editor

Music
Ring Tone	Vibration, Polyphonic, MP3
FM	Yes, Stereo FM radio with RDS
Music	Yes, Music Formats : MP3, WAV, eAAC+ with Loud Speaker and 3.5mm Audio Jack
Speaker	Yes
Headset	Yes

Data
GPRS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
Wirless Protocol	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Port	Yes, Micro USB 2.0
Edge	Yes
Infra Red	No
3G	Yes, Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
CPU	Yes, CPU : 800 MHz Processor, Chipset : Qualcomm MSM7627
Salespack	Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card

Others

Colours

Black

Applications :

Samsung ChatON, Samsung Apps, Google Apps

Also Known As :

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589, Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos SCH-I589

Check out our Hands on Images and Unboxing Video Below:

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March 5, 2012

Upcoming Micromax A78 SuperFone gossip may not impress the onlooker

Micromax is working on a A78 Superfone gossip, yet another phone in their Superfone lineup that may be ridiculed by the lot of power hungry buyers. The device however according to us may actually show some promise if Micromax works out the kinks.

The phone features dual GSM sim slots, and will come with Android 2.3 out the box. It has a large enough 3.5 inch capacitive touch along with a QWERTY keyboard in the same candy bar format. Now here are the low key elements, it works on the same old processor you saw on the A75 and has a 3 MP and a 0.3 MP cameras but assumed to be fixed focus. Now the battery is also a sizable 1300 mAh one but does it justify the dual sim capabilities?.

Price is expected to be under the Rupees 10,000 mark , with the device available as early as next week.

February 29, 2012

Tag: dual sim

HTC Desire SV Initial Impressions

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