Apple dumps 8 million defective iPhone5

 

Apple Inc.’s Chinese manufacturer Foxconn recently got a very expensive lesson in quality (and a rude shock too) when the Cupertino-based technology giant shipped back, with a return-to-sender note, a consignment containing up to 8 million defective iPhone 5 smartphones.

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While that has triggered online speculation about another delay in the unveiling of the much-awaited and hugely rumoured transparent iPhone 6 smartphone, the rejected consignment most probably belongs to the current generation of the smartphone, the iPhone 5, and not the upcoming iteration.

Nevertheless, the rejection of the entire consignment, first reported by China Business News is estimated to cost Foxconn upward of $250 million in just labour costs, not to mention the cost of the parts and inventory that will go into replacing the defective devices.

The report (translated by Google Chrome) maintains that, on March 15, 2013, Apple returned five million mobile phones citing “non-compliant” and “dysfunction” issues with the devices. Considering that Foxconn will have been, by now, fairly adept at manufacturing the iPhone 5, this lends further credence to rumours that the rejected lot might well be of the upcoming iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S devices.

Quoting unnamed “Foxconn insiders,” the report says that the number of rejected phones could go up to as much as 8 million. It says that Terry Gou, Chairman and President of Hon Hai Precision Industry (a.k.a. Foxconn) walked onto the shop-floor of the manufacturer on April 16, and urged supervisors and workers “to enhance the yield, professional training, the promotion of morale” while announcing the setting up of a quality control office after the latest debacle.

China Business News maintains that Foxconn stands to lose 200 yuan ($32) apiece in labour costs, which would add up to $256.8 million for 8 million faulty iPhones. It adds that this would imply that two-thirds of Foxconn’s profits for 2012 “will go down the drain”.

The portal did not clarify which model of the iPhone failed Apple’s quality tests, and this is fuelling rumours about a delay in the upcoming iPhone 6. But if it’s the iPhone 5 that Foxconn got wrong, we’ll soon know because an 8 million hole in the supply chain will not go undetected at the retail front, where customers will be told to wait longer than usual for the arrival of the device.

In addition, keep an eye out on ‘scrap sales’ in China for iPhones if they can’t be salvaged to Apple’s liking by Foxconn.

Four Young Indians Create a True ‘Smartwatch’ Before Apple

Off late, wrist watches have changed their image from a necessary time tracking device to an accessory, which doubles as a phone. It not only tells time but notifies you on incoming calls, previews the text messages, reads mails and a lot more.

However, none of these “Smartwatches” are not exact replica of a phone. They sync with the phone through Bluetooth and works accordingly. But many tech titans including Apple and Samsung are reportedly on final stages of developing Smartwatch, which is said to be the new ‘hot gadget,’ and a ‘killer of Smartphones.’

But before all of them, here is a watch developed by four Indian youngsters, which according to the developers, is a true wearable phone with size and design of a wristwatch, or a “Smartwatch”, reports TOI.

The four lads behind the innovative gadget are three 24-year olds and a school boy- software developer Ankit Pradhan, communications professional Pavneet Singh Puri, lawyer Apurva Sukant and Siddhant Vats, a 17-year old schoolboy the youngest member in the team. Four of them have formed their company, Androidly Systems Private Limited

“There are other such products in the market, but they mostly sync with Smartphones and are not phones in themselves. We have ported Android on to a much smaller board and built a wearable phone,” says Sukant, a Beethoven fan who is the resident designer of the group.

The watch with 2-inch screen has a 2-mega pixel camera and runs on an older version of android operating system. The device is built with a speaker and mic. Besides, the end of the wrist-strap can be plugged into a USB socket to charge the phone as well as to be used as a storage device. According to the developers, the device will be available in Indian markets from March 15 as well as abroad and each set will cost 12000.

The smart watches have been around more than a decade but it has failed to grab the attention as the lucrative touch phones ruled with their innovative designs, finish and software. Apart from the Indian quartet, other multinational companies like Apple and Samsung are also working on the similar, wearable devices with some of them like pebble, already available in the market.

For instance, wearable devices like Sony SmartWatch, LG Watch Phone, Samsung Cell-Phone Wristwatch and Nike+Fuelband were some of the popular ones. But none of them turned out to create a new space in the market.

The story of the device named to be ‘Androidly’ is quite interesting. “We have all been friends for years now and would hang out at Rajinder da Dhaba a lot. I was a member of my college student council then and was getting a lot of calls regarding the college fest. That day, my phone rang at a time when my hands were dripping with chicken curry. And I just couldn’t retrieve it from my pocket,” says Puri, who had been working two jobs in Melbourne during the development stage of the Smartwatch.

Hailing from middle-class backgrounds, the youngsters started their own company will little help from home. Currently, they are on the process of finding investors to have a close contact with Chinese manufacturers.

 

30 Cool High Tech #Gadgets you will love for your home

Gadgets are becoming a part of our everyday life and like the mobile phone (one of the first gadgets) we are starting to be addicted, depending on them for our daily actions. As technology advances, so do these gadgets that we are fond of and we are amazed by the new concepts created by young and ambitious designers. These innovations appear from a necessity of solving the problems that old products have and besides new and improved functions, they also come with a beautiful design.

Transparent TV

The transparent tv designed by Michael Friebe is a marvelous piece of technology that combines conventional LCD and the latest TOLED display technology. This allows to create non-transparent / solid moving pictures with rich color reproduction and full contrast range from solid black to pristine white.

Floor Plan Light switch

Have you ever had a problem with forgetting which light switch stands for what light? Taewon Hwang came with the great idea of creating a master light switch with a simple design that shows you what lights you are turning on or off.

The AURA Lamp

Looking almost alien like, the AURA lamp lights up a room with a certain texture and that is because it’s a woven lamp hand made in France.

Dimensional Wall Panels

People aren’t familiar with 3D wall panels. I don’t know why, cause they surely bring a nice feel to a room, with their interesting shapes that create a beautiful arrangement of light and shadows. They can also be put in shops, restaurants, offices and because of their different that usual look they transmit a nice futuristic look.

The RIMA lamp

The RIMA lamp is one like no other because of its interesting feature that allows you to control the light via four controller rings that you can slide. This beautiful lamp created by Matthias Pinkert has a processor which controls the heat, intensity, angle of the beam and color.

Sony Eclipse

This Sony Eclipse concept created by Hoang M Nguyen and Anh Nguyen is a media player that uses photovoltaic cells situated on its backside to draw in solar power. With this player you have a slight change of seeing the battery low warning very very rare.

Pouring Light Lamp

A strange but interesting lamp that will surely be sold really fast if it would be put in stores is this one created by Yeongwoo Kim. The lamp uses LED lights that are situated in the bucket and with the help of phosphorescence in the “water” it lights in a marvelous way.

Door Handle With Self-sterilization System

Senzo Nightlight

It’s really annoying during the night when you wake up and not find the light switch. The solution is provided by Soledad Clavell and Marcos Madia who created this wonderful nightlight that lights up the room when touching it.

 

 

Electrolux Fireplace

This fireplace created by Camillo Vanacore for Electrolux looks almost magical because of its transformation from off to on, from an opaque ceramic column to a transparent one.

 

Eco Cleaner

Without using regular dish detergents, the Eco Cleaner makes the plates bright and fresh using ultrasonic waves to ionize food particles on the dishes, converting the food into reusable compost for plants. Less waste and more nutrients for plants are a good idea for the future and a solution for enriching the soil. Of course, we’re talking about the soil for the plants that you keep in your apartment.

Document Extractor – Combi Monitor

Saving space on the desk has always been a problem for some and to solve this issue Byeong Min Choe has come up with a marvelous idea of combining a printer and a monitor.

On Switch

Minimalistic and elegant. That’s how you define this light switch created by Burakov Denis.

Green Smart Glass

The Green Smart Glass has an interesting technology that harnesses the heat energy from the hot beverage and stores it to be used later.

 

iQ Alarm clock

Instead of the snooze button which you unwillingly press in the morning, this alarm clock has questions that need your lucidity to solve them. This way, you will surely get up fast in the morning.

Change It! Wall

This wall has been passed around on the internet for some time and has become a neat attraction. It’s not LED or anything digital, it’s actually made of turning triangles with different colors on them, white, black and a rainbow color. It is limited at these three options for now, but I’m sure we’ll see in the future various patterns and images.

Orbital Washing Machine

Washing clothes has never been so easy. With the incorporated basket you can load and unload the clothes in the washing machine as easy as 1, 2, 3. This isn’t the only innovative feature. The spherical drum is moving on two axes washing your clothes better than the old washing machines that use only one axe.

Bediator

Having a warm bed underneath you is a cool thing, especially if you’re in a place where winters are incredibly cold. Now I don’t know how much weight this bed radiator-bed supports but if it can take two medium people it is awesome.

LED Ceiling

This is an interesting concept created by Seo Dong-Hun that allows you to create on the ceiling the light shapes you want. Literally, you can paint the ceiling with light. Imagine the artworks that would result from some people’s imagination.

LULA Lung Lamp

LULA is a product that collects data and indicates the air quality in your room. If it’s connected to the internet, it can process the data and tell you the health issues that you are facing in that situation and how you can avoid having problems caused by the quality of air.

WAT Lamp

The WAT lamp has the interesting ability to generate light if you fuel it with water. Yeah, it sounds outrageously futuristic, but the system is actually not that strange. The water combines with a hydroelectric battery to generate an electrochemical reaction that lights it up.

Miranda

This surface tile is not for everyone but it is fun for sure, having the ability to morph the way you want it and create shapes and basic drawings on it. More info can be found on Giles Miller’s site.

WAVE Ultra Sonic Wine Ager And Refrigerator

Ever wanted to age your wine so that it will be of a higher quality? Now you can, it’s not only a movie idea. Designer Mika Yamamoto has created this device that does this incredible thing. The Wave uses magnetic cooling system that is based on the magnetocaloric effect, which is the ability of some materials to heat up when magnetized and cool when removed from the magnetic field. It reduces carbon emissions and increases energy efficiency. It can possibly cut energy consumption by 40%. It also reduces the cost of electricity.

The Wave Dish Washer

This dishwasher beautifully designed by Guilherme Parolin makes the action of washing dishes a piece of cake thanks to its user friendly control panel.

Swan Umbrella Dryer

Drying up a wet umbrella has always been a problem. Till Noh Seon Mi designed the Swan Umbrella Dryer, of course.

 

1limit Faucet

Unlike the +- water faucet which only tells you how much you consume and doesn’t technically help you to reduce your costs, the 1litre limited faucet helps you to consume only the water that you need.

iChef+ Oven

From what I’ve seen on the market, the ovens are not user friendly at all, having changed over the years only at an aesthetic level without modifying the process in which you actually cook the meal. The iChef Oven has an innovative and powerful computer behind it’s technology and I believe it can be considered a milestone in its niche.

The Book Light

This product with integrated LEDs in a plastic body is an interesting product for the people who read a lot and need a discreet light over their pages. Don’t worry about the light being to powerful, cause you can adjust it as you please.

The Tulip Bath/Shower

In a small bathroom there’s always a problem with space and the Tulip Bath/Shower designed by Piotr Pyrtek provides the solution. Saving space is not its only feature, having a number of characteristics that qualifies it as a luxury item, like underwater jets or massage programs.

Best Upcoming Phones Of 2013

The month of January saw a bit of lull and stillness in the mobile phone market.  Prior to it, the holiday season had carriers announcing scheduled lineups. Now the manufacturers like HTC, Samsung and LG seem to wait for the most expected World Mobile Congress to announce their latest lineups for 2013.

But the wait may not be too long as we’ve witnessed the best, the strange and the most exciting phone models in pipeline from companies like Samsung and RIM signaling the release in coming months. If rumors are to be believed, it is better to stay back till you get the factual details of what’s in store for a big hit.

# 1 Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 has filed two new trademarks at Europe, both for application software for Smartphones, tablets and computers called Eye Scroll and Eye Pause.

If the Galaxy S4 comes with new features, then we should suspect that it will use some eye tracking technology, for example with Eye Pause, if you are watching a video and would move your eyes from the display to look at something else, the feature could possibly pause the video you were watching.

Wit Eye scroll feature, when you are browsing the web page on your device, as your eyes scroll down the screen display, then the tracking technology could take you to the next page on the web.

However these two functions are yet to be announced specifically with the device which is what we are all waiting for. Powered by Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A15,

The device will run on Android operating system version 4.2 (Jelly Bean, having a RAM of 2 GB and internal storage of 16 GB expandable up to 64 GB with microSD card.

With a good capacitive touchscreen display of 5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels, the device is believed to have an upgraded camera with a 13 mega pixel sensor keeping spectators at watch making the choicest one for themselves.

# 2 BlackBerry Z10 and X10

The BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry X10, most anticipated phones from BlackBerry will be launched on 30^th of this month. Users are excited with RIM staging a grand comeback, assuring to keep Z10 or the ‘L Series’ as the Flagship device of the company.

However questions on whether the device will hold its fans like last time still needs to be answered. Believed to be sporting RIM’s famous Qwerty keyboard, the BlackBerry X10 device aims to remind  you of a traditional feel but with a modern style that better fits the times than the aging designs of many current BlackBerry devices.

The Blackberry z 10, seems to implement a whole new user interface, doing away with the familiar blackberry system we were used to. However, with its  unique features, the device will resemble the likes of Android and iOS.

RIM is mercilessly using the phrase ‘Flows’, hitting on the idea of the device which is to be launched. The whole flow concept comes to light when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, minimizing the current app screen that you’re using and showing notification counts from the left hand side including new emails, BBMs, texts and social media messages. With a decent battery life that supports big screen, RIM is all set to launch the flagship device holding on to fans like previous years.

# 3 YotaPhone

The dual-screen Yotaphone might seem silly but it expected to give a break this time with more compelling longer use.

The phone is said to come with a secondary display that’s bigger, better and far more capable than Samsung’s Upstage which is a phone, when flipped, will change into a music player. The most basic think that you can get off with is to ‘throw’ any image from the front screen to the back. For instance, your airline boarding pass can be sent into the back screen keeping it there for a while when you work on something else. So the rear screen initially acts as a storage or reference case that you can use later.

The phone gets more powerful with interactive apps and is known to be developing its own apps for clock time, weather, to-dos, RSS reader, Twitter client and more. The Android phone comes with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm S₄ dual-core processor with a RAM of 2GB and 32GB of storage. Solidly built with a 4.3 inch 720p HD LCD screen on the front and a 4.3 inch, 200 dpi e-ink screen at the back. A 12 mega pixel and another 2 mega pixel camera come along with the device.

# 4 Sony Xperia Z

Looks pretty and possesses standing out features that Sony readily unwinds this year, The all new Xperia Z is a premium product that serves to be a waterproof device. The phone is reported to meet military specifications IP₅₅ and IP₅₇ which means that it is dust resistible and submersible up to 3 feet depth of water for 30 minutes almost.

Sony has added a ‘Battery Stamina’ to the phone’s settings, claiming to improve standby mode by four times or more by automatically shutting down battery draining apps when the screen is off and starting them up again when it comes back on. There are certain default modes that can be configured to your likes. You can also avail Sony’s Walkman app, while one-touch functions let you share music, photos and video via NFC between compatible Sony devices, which the Xperia Z lacks.

The device is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S₄ processor  and runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, backed with a 2GB RAM  and 1GB of internal storage expandable via microSD slot. Standing out among all Android competition, the looks can say it all with its 5-inch 1080 pixel screen and featuring a 13 mega pixel camera with HDR capture. Covered with glass for water resistance, the super hit phone is available in black or white, reminding the Apple’s iPhone. The phone is believed to be priced approximately at 35,000.

# 5 SpareOnePlus

Those who desire ultimate safety can use the SpareOnePlus phone. Packed with extraordinary features, the phone comes in Flat Black and Matte Silver, both with red battery screen giving a premium look and feel.

The phone is known to run on AA battery and provides talk-time of 10 hours with 15 years standby time. However, what’s new here is the Plus model’s inclusion of a location based service which identifies the exact location of a cell ID, accessible through a free Smartphone app, as well as loud incoming calls and audible numeric feedback that reads the dialed number. Widely known as a disaster preparation kit like use, it is encouraged that the features of this phone should be made available in the phones everyone use for a better feasibility.

The features include Torchlight on top which provides continuous light for 24 hours, a dedicated 911 dial button to alert authorities which works even without a SIM, the ability to preset 9 speed dial numbers and a new talk through re-sealable waterproof bag that is floatable and  a humidity proof seal. The bag can resist temperatures of -22F to 140F and protect against water submersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. What’s thought provoking is that the bag is also designed with room to accommodate small items such as credit cards, bandages and the like..

SpareOnePlus is available at $99.9

Samsung YOUM Flexible Display 2013 Samsung Galaxy S4

Consumer Electronic Show which is annually held showcases some of the best technology that will be unveiled for that specific year. This year, 2013, was no different. Companies from around the world revealed their finest products. There was one particularly company that caught many people’s attention and that was Samsung.Samsung unveiled world’s first flexible display smartphones for 2013 dubbed as YOUM.

Samsung YOUM Flexible Display 2013

Samsung is currently the world’s number one smartphone company in terms of number of devices sold. And, it is on its way to become the number one tech company if it unveils this new technology called YOUM.

The South Korean Company, Samsung has been improvising on this new flexible technology over the past couple of years. We got to look at this new flexible display screen technology back in 2011 and since than Samsung has greatly improved.

YOUM made its first formal appearance in CES 2013 when Samsung unveiled the first prototypes featuring these bendable screens. One of these prototypes showed a paper thin screen which an executive of Samsung bent multiple times to “wow” the audience. It was followed by another prototype which was bent on the sides to reveal messages without even opening the cover.

You can check out the video regarding Samsung’s YOUM flexible display technology revealed at CES 2013 below.

 

 

Isn’t that just amazing?

Now you would be wondering that this is just a concept and we won’t these flexible displays for another year or two. Well folks to get your adrenaline levels up, Samsung might just unveil this YOUM technology in the up coming Samsung Galaxy S4! That is the next generation smartphone from Samsung which will be released within a couple of months! But again, we can’t be sure until confirmed by the Korean company itself.

These flexible displays feature OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), which not only gives a more sharp image compared to LED but also helps in improving the battery life of the device.

Although there is no confirmed word on the release of such flexible display products but there is a high chance they will be launched in 2013.

Find the Lost Treasure with Bluetooth Stickers

How often did it happen to you that you lose your tiny essential items, driving you insane while trying to identify where you left it the last time. And not very seldom do we feel at such instances, wish I have a search button here too.  Then be thankful to a U.S based company which has come up with a solution for you.

A Bluetooth sticker, about the size of a coin,  will be stuck to any of your likely-to-be-missed items like keys or wallets to track them. Now your item can be detected by the sticker which works through a smartphone app, Stick-N-Find, that has several settings to locate the missing-item. The app also further comprises of a radar-like-function. Now the Bluetooth sticker sends a low-energy Bluetooth signal with a range about 100ft.

Designers of this sticker suggests users to use such stickers on luggage during trips, so that they do not part from their valuable. They also say that these stickers are designed to work with Android and Apple Bluetooth devices.

 

5 Dust and Water Resistant Android Phones

Mobile phoneshave become an accessory for most of us. The amount of usage would be in different climatic conditions and we get very cautious of where to use our phones. But mobile makers are becoming more sensitive to consumers concerns and are addressing issues like using phones in dusty places and making phones water resistant.

 Most of the cell phones are built in with developed technology software’s and the materials used for better functioning makes it a light weight gadget to carry around. But, mobile phones are not made strongly immune to unexpected guests like dust and water.

Here are 5 Dust and Water Resistant Android Phones specially built by mobile companies. These phones are certified water-resistant, dust-proof, heat resistant, and built to last long.

Motorola Defy+

Motorola Defy+ is a recently released device in the Indian market. However the Defy+ runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1GHz processor. It is an IP67 certified dust and water proof Smartphone. Being an IP 67-certified device, the Motorola DEFY+ is fully protected against dust and other particles, but it can also survive a submersion under water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.

It is equipped with a slightly better processor – the TI OMAP 3620, clocked at 1GHz, and an updated OS, the Gingerbread. The device is made of plastic and has a soft-touch finish to the back side. The DEFY+ is a tough phone and its styling is rugged from the tight covers of the 3.5mm jack and microUSB port, to the special lock of the back cover. It is available at the price of 17, 990.

The 3.7 inch display of the Motorola Defy+ comes with a resolution of 480×854 pixels and delivers good image quality. It is packed with a 5MP camera with LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover

This device sports a 3.65inch Gorilla Glass display, and has a 3.2 megapixel camera, with 150MB of built-in storage and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Galaxy Xcover is also powered by an 800 MHz processor and it is an IP67 certified dust and water proof device. It can stay submerged in water for up to 90 seconds. It is available at the price of 20, 000.

It is packed with HVGA display and a 3.2megapixel camera with flash graces its back. Besides that, you get GPS, Wi-Fi, and a 7.2Mbps 3G radio. It has a 1500mAh battery and there are rubber trims, which are there to prevent moisture and dust from destroying the phone’s circuitry.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

The device has a 3 inch scratch resistant display and a 5 megapixel camera. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The device allows the sweaty fingers to work on it. It is a dust and water resistant device with ANT+ technology. It is available at the price of 19, 750.

Xperia Active is a compact Smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle. With a 3 inch screen and running the latest Android platform for Smartphone’s (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1 GHz processor.

Xperia active is dust proof and water resistant and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet. The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels.

Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance. Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

Casio G’zOne Commando

Casio’s rugged Android Smartphone which has a 3.6 inch display runs Android 2.2 FroYo and is powered by an 800 MHz processor. With its ruggedness this Smartphone is the best amongst the others as it is dust, water and shock proof resistant. It is available at the price of 10, 282.

Additionally it also resists Salt Fog, Solar Radiation and can withstand high altitudes and extreme temperatures. The Casio G’zOne brand is well known for its rugged phones and this handset is built tough in accordance with stringent military specifications.

As it can withstand a variety of environmental hazards that include immersion, rain, and humidity, the Casio G’zOne Commando is the first rugged Android phone from Casio. It’s padded from head to toe in durable material with the classic G’zOne look and feel.

Indeed, it also comes equipped with G’zGear, Casio’s suite of outdoor friendly apps. The G’zOne Commando has notable features include high security encryption for corporate e-mail, Wi-Fi hot-spot capability for up to five devices, and a 5-megapixel rear camera plus LED.

Motorola Defy

This device has a 3.7-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, powered by an 800 MHz processor, it runs Android 2.2 FroYo, and has a 5 megapixel camera and 2 GB of built in storage. It is a dust proof and water resistant device and an eye catching device.

Defy, has a large 1540mAh battery, microUSB cable, 2GB microSDHC card, headphones and USB wall charger. It is available at the price of 14, 800. It is equipped with all the latest wireless connections and entertainment gadgets, Motoblur interface, Backtrack navigation pad and Crystal Talk Plus technology.

The user can upload images and videos to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks through wireless connections. It also combines instant messaging support for Google Talk AOL, Yahoo Messenger, IM, and MSN.

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Acer Iconia Smart S300 Launched

Acer, has launched Acer Iconia Smart S300, which is an Android 2.3 based smart phone featuring a large 4.8 inch capacitive multi touch screen, 8 megapixel rear camera with auto focus and led flashlight, and 2 MP front facing camera.

Other features include Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio, TV, micro SD slot,

HDMI port and motion sensing along with 8 GB internal memory. The phone comes with a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Acer’s Clear fi media sharing system is also included which allows one to easily access, play and share multimedia across the home network and to instantly publish updates to social media networks. The phone is available for a price of Rs 28,990.

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