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Dmitry Shukov to replace Vsevolod Rozanov as MTS India CEO

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Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand has announced that Dmitry Shukov would take over from Vsevolod Rozanov, the current President and CEO of SSTL. Vsevolod Rozanov, who is with the SSTL since October 2008 is set to move to senior position in Sistema JSFC Headquarters in Moscow. Dmitry has operational experience, business acumen, and inspirational leadership needed to spearhead SSTL's next phase of growth. He has 20 years of work experience and held different position inside MTS, including CEO of MTS Turkmenistan and MTS Uzbekistan. Commenting on the leadership transition Vladimir Evtushenkov, Chairman of the Board of Sistema JSFC said, Vsevolod’s leadership and strategic direction provided to SSTL was immensely valuable and positioned the company amongst the top 3 data operators in India. We thank him for his contribution and look forward to working with him in Sistema. SSTL is expected to roll out a range of strategic initiatives in line with its data-centric voice-enabled strategy, and Dmitry will be a key part of taking the company to the next level, says MTS. The transition in leadership is expected to be effective from 1st June 2013.

Sennheiser Momentum Headphones Unboxing

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Sennheiser sent us over these neat pair of Momentum headphones for review and here is a quick unboxing video of the same. They are around the ear headphones specially designed to be compatible with iPhone , iPad and iPod and feature Ambient Noise Isolation.There are a couple of interchangeable cables in the box , one of which includes a remote and microphone for music playback and calls.Yes , you can use headphones along with this cable for calling. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mda54Oh-eLc The box contents include the headphones in a protective carry case , 1 straight cable , 1 cable with remote and mic , 6.3mm plug and manuals. This is the smart remote with an inbuilt microphone. From my initial usage , the Momentum headphones do sound really good on the ears and it seems fairly well made with premium build quality. I found it very comfortable on the ears. Only gripe is the headphones are fairly huge and not foldable and when stored in the carry case it is a fairly huge package to carry around. The Sennheiser Momemtum headphones retail at a price of Rs.24990 and come with a 2 year warranty. It is definitely a pricey but well made accessory but is it worth ...

Swype for Android out of beta, now available for download from Google Play

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Swype keyboard for Android finally leaves the beta tag, and is now available from Google Play Store for download for smartphones and tablets. With the release of the stable version of Swype 1.5, the Swype Beta v1.4.9 will expire on September 14, 2013. Swype keyboard for Android has living keyboard feature that builds a personal language to lean new words and it also predicts next words and Multimodal input with four input modalities on one keyboard such as letter to letter, predictive text input powered by XT9, Swype input and voice input. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OI9L3vOOXc Features of Swype for Android Multi-modal: Swype, Type, Write, Speak  Dragon Mobile Assistant  Three tablet modes including: the original Swype keyboard, a small and moveable keyboard, and a split keyboard for easy tablet input. Smart Touch: Learns your unique style of input and continuously evolves and adapts to your typing patterns for a truly personalized keyboard experience. Supports 60 downloadable languages and 20 dialects. Keyboard Themes to personalize the look of the Swype keyboard Voice & Text Dictionary Sync across all input methods Gestures offer capitalization, punctuation and text editing (such as Select All, Copy, Paste – and, even language switching) Download Swype for Android from the Google Play Store for $0.99. You can also try the trial version that has a ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Unboxing

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Here is an exclusive unboxing video of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 which is coming soon to India as the Galaxy Note 510. We have the 16GB WiFi only version with us but this tablet should be coming out in a WiFi+3G fashion too in India when it launches.Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 8.0  during MWC 2013 and showed off the Note 510 at its regional forum event in Hyderabad.It is a 8.0 inch Android  tablet running on Android 4.1.2 JellyBean and features a stylus known as S-Pen found on Samsung's Note lineup of products. Check out the video below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU91HRpR_Lo The box contents include the Tablet , AC Plug and microUSB cable and the usual marketing & regulatory  material. It is worth mentioning that box is made from 100% recycled paper and Samsung would be using  similar packaging for the Galaxy S4 and many products in 2013. The Note 8.0 is currently on sale in the US and many markets for a retail price of $399 and is more expensive than the entry level iPad mini which is priced at $329. In terms of specs the Note 8.0 packs 8.0 inch Super Clear LCD display with a 1280x800 pixel resolution with ...

Sony Xperia P, go and E dual Android 4.1 update starts rolling out, Xperia S, SL and ion getting it from May end

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Sony Mobile has announced that they have started rolling out Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update  (v 6.2.A.0.400) for the Xperia P, Xperia go and the Xperia E dual. Sony Xperia J got the Jelly bean update last month, and the Xperia T and Xperia V got the update earlier this year. The Sony Xperia Tablet S got the Android 4.1 update last week. Sony confirmed Jelly Bean update for range of 2012 Xperia devices back in October. Sony Mobile has announced that the Xperia S,Xperia SL, Xperia ion and Xperia acro S would start receiving the Android 4.1 update from the end of May. New features in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for these Xperia P and Xperia go Battery STAMINA Mode to improve battery time by preventing data traffic when the screen is off Revamped homescreen experience with up to 7 desktop panes, auto-resize for widgets and actionable notifications Improved app organization in with better Application tray app sorting and new search function within application tray Google Now brings you just the right information at just the right time even before that you know you need. New features in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for these Xperia E dual Make your battery last longer with Battery Stamina mode. Google Now brings you just the right information at just the right time ...

UCWeb releases UC Browser 9.0 for Android and Java based phones

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UC Browser for Android and Java phones have been updated to version 9.0. The new updated brings UI enhancements, offline mode and lot more new features for the Android version. The Java app brings new UI, UDisk, better audio and video playback and more. UC Browser for iPad 2.0 was released recently that brought better performance, View it Later and more. UC Browser crossed 400 million users across 150 countries recently. It hold 25% market share in India, says the company. Features of UC Browser  9.0 for Android UI Enhancement: Multiple start screens, unlimited speed dials and ability to drag and drop shortcuts or favorites to create folders Watch Offline: Cache your favorite online videos to view them later even without a network connection Customized Themes and Wallpapers:Change the way your UC Browser looks by downloading themes and wallpapers. Incognito Browsing: History, Cookies, Forms and Search will not be recorded Ad Blocking: Intelligent blocking of advertisements in WWW sites without breaking the layout of the webpages Improved Screenshot Taking: Take screenshots of any webpage, crop your screenshot, and use the pen tool to write on them Features of UC Browser v9.0 for Java phones  UDisk: UCWeb's free online storage offers 2GB of permanent storage, and 4GB of storage space for 7 days Fast ...

Apple announces WWDC 2013 for June 10th – 14th

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Apple has just announced the dates for its annual developer conference, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Scheduled to be held in San Francisco from June 10th to 14th, the event will showcase the next version of iOS and OSX. Prospective attendees will have to be a member of Apple's developer program to purchase tickets for the event. Over 100 technical sessions will be held by Apple engineers over the duration of the conference. "We look forward to gathering at WWDC 2013 with the incredible community of iOS and OS X developers,” says Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing Philip Schiller. The itinerary for the conference is : More than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies; More than 1,000 Apple engineers supporting over 100 hands-on labs and events to provide developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps; The latest innovations, features and capabilities of iOS and OS X, and how to enhance an app’s functionality, performance, quality and design; The opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers ...

Acer Liquid E2 with 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.1 announced

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Acer has announced the Liquid E2, successor of the Liquid E1 that was released earlier this year. It has a 4.5-inch (960 × 540 pixels) display and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) similar to the Liquid E1, but it is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor. It has a 8MP auto focus camera at the back with LED flash, 1080p HD video recording and  can capture 8 pictures per second in burst mode. It also has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It also features dual speakers and DTS digital audio support for enhanced audio output. It also has dual SIM variant, Acer Liquid E2 Duo that would be available in select markets. Acer Liquid E2 specifications 4.5-inch (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS Dimensions - 131 x 68 x 9.9 mm; weight 140g 8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, 1080p HD video recording 2MP front-facing camera 3G  HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR and aGPS 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB 2000mAh battery with up to 9h talk time and and 450h standby The Acer Liquid E2 comes in Rock Black and Classic White colors ...

Samsung Galaxy S4 to go on sale in India from the official eStore on 27th April

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Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S4 in India tomorrow, April 26th. The phone would go on sale from their official eStore on 27th April, a day after the launch, and would also ship on the same day. Samsung would usually start pre-booking for their flagship devices before the launch, but just the registration page went live few weeks back. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S4 at an event in New York last month. The company had already conducted the Galaxy S4 World Tour 2013 in London, Seoul and Hong Kong. The Galaxy S4 packs a 5-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display at 441ppi, powered by a 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with Touchwiz UI on top. It has a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, Zero Shutter Lag, BSI and Full HD video recording, 2MP front-facing camera. Other features include, 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory and expandable up to 64GB with microSD. The connectivity features include, 3G (HSPA+ 42 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and a/c, Bluetooth v 4.0, MHL 2.0, GPS/GLONASS and NFC It has a 2600 mAh Battery. We have to wait till tomorrow for Samsung to announce the price of the device. We will be there at the launch event tomorrow to bring you ...

HTC One Review

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Once considered a leader amongst smartphone manufacturers, HTC has fallen from grace due to increasing competition and in some ways failure to keep up. With ever declining sales, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer is in a dire scenario that calls for desperate measures. The One is it's offering to the world and is meant to show that the company can still create a compelling product. CEO Peter Chou is confident enough to proclaim that he will resign if the handset doesn't do well in the market. A beautiful product for sure but does it have what it takes to face the twin attack from the Sony Xperia Z and the Korean juggernaut, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S4 smartphone ? Read on to find out! Unboxing Keeping up with the design of the phone, the HTC One ships in a minimalist packaging that contains the essentials. Here's our video unboxing of the HTC One. httpv://youtu.be/05AIqAl3mPc Video Review Curious to see the HTC One in action ? Here's our video review that should help you make your smartphone buying decision just that much easier. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_yI3qgxV9w Design HTC has a heritage of design that has previously resulted in iconic handsets. Never before have they created a smartphone that melds such a sophisticated design with ...

Gionee GPad G2 with 5.3-inch display, quad-core processor, Android 4.1 launched

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Gionee has launched the GPad G2 smartphone, successor of the Gionee GPad G1 in India. It has a 5.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen True Color display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel camera with LED Flash, 720p HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has in-built in-built Digital Theatre System (DTS) Sound, YAMAHA 168 music system for enhanced audio experience. It comes with range of pre-loaded apps including Facebook, NQ Security, You Tube, Twitter, You Tube and more. Gionee GPad G2 Specifications 5.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby 8 MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, 720p HD video recording 2 MP front-facing camera 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and aGPS 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB 3000 mAh battery The Gionee GPad G2 comes in Grey and  White colors. It comes bundled with a 16GB Memory card along and a stylish Navigation Flip leather case and Screen Guard. It would be available across India by the first week of May 2013. Price of the phone ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 priced at Rs.30900, pre-bookings open

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Samsung India has revealed the price of the much awaited Android tablet from the company - the Galaxy Note 510 which was announced as the Galaxy Note 8.0 during Mobile World Congress and announced for India as the Galaxy Note 510 at the Samsung Forum in Hyderabad. The price for the 3G version which supports calling is indicated as Rs.30900 on the company's online store. In terms of specs the Galaxy Note 510 packs a 8inch display with a 1280x800 pixel resolution. There is a 5 MP camera on the back and a 1.3MP camera on the front. The highlight of the Note tablet is the stylus known as S-pen which is an interesting feature aimed at creative users like artists and can be used by just about anyone for note taking. Looks like users pre-booking the device will get a book cover for the tablet for free valued at Rs.2699. We expect the market price of the Note 510 to be less than the 3G iPad mini. You can check our unboxing video of the WiFi version below. The 3G version will likely have a microSIM card slot and support calling. Other specs seem identical though. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU91HRpR_Lo In comparison , the iPad 4 16GB ...

Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi goes on sale from Google Play in India for Rs. 18999

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Google Nexus 7 16GB version went on sale in India from the Google Play Store last month at a price tag of Rs. 15,999. Asus launched the 32GB WiFi and 32GB 3G versions of the tablet in India earlier this month along with the 32GB 3G version priced at Rs. 21,999. Google has started selling 32GB WiFi version of the tablet from the official Google Play Store in India. Google unveiled the Nexus 7 last June, and the 3G version with 32GB storage was announced at the Google I/O in October last year. The 32GB version of the Nexus 7 has similar features as the 16GB version including a 7-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS display, 1.2 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 1.2MP front-facing camera. It comes with 1 GB RAM, NFC, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 4325 mAh battery. It got the Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) update recently. The Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi version is now available from Google Play Store in India for Rs. 18,999. No sign of the 3G version of the Nexus 7 in the Google Play Store yet. Asus already announced that they would sell the 3G version through Reliance Digital and e-burn stores in India from April 8th. Source: Google Play

Nokia Lumia 520 vs Lumia 620, which one should you buy?

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The Nokia Lumia 520 just launched a couple of weeks back, marking the entry of the cheapest Windows Phone 8 device in the Indian market. We reviewed it recently and found it to be quite nice for the price. Talking of the price, one could actually spend a couple more thousands and get the Lumia 620 instead, but is it the right thing to do and is it worth the extra spend? Which one should you buy then? To answer you quickly, we have taken a look at both these devices in a video comparison, head past the video for the text and more photos - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53_rKwtFIkA The Nokia Lumia 520 is a good looking device, and so is the Lumia 620, but there are some design differences between the two. The Lumia 620 is more curvy than the Lumia 520, with its almost sharp edges. The sides of the 620 are flatter than the 520, as the latter's sides curve into the back making it nicer to hold. Coming to the dimensions of these devices, the Lumia 620 comes in at 11mm of thickness while the 520 comes in at 9.9mm. While the difference in thickness is not too apparent, the 620 ...

Asus Fonepad Benchmarks

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Asus launched the Fonepad in India yesterday at a price tag of Rs. 15999. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier this week. Here are the benchmarks of the device. The Fonepad is powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Lexington Z2420 single-core processor with Power VR SGX540 GPU. Xolo launched the X500 powered by this processor earlier this year. The phone topped in most of the benchmarks when compared to similar Android devices. Can Fonepad beat it's competing Android tablets ? Check out the benchmarks of the device below to find out. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obgl3hUkrB0 Quadrant Benchmark The Fonepad managed to beat the Tab 2 310, but it is well behind the Nexus 7 and the E-Tab Xtron. AnTuTu Benchmark v2.9 It easy beats all the other 7-inch tablets except the Xtron. AnTuTu Benchmark v3.3 The tablet scores 5572 points in the AnTuTu 3.3 benchmark. It is surprising that the AnTuTu 3.3 scores are lesser than the 2.9. Vellamo 1.0 Here the Galaxy Tab 2 310 easily beats the Fonepad. Aquarium Canvas test crashed in the tablet, hence we ran the test omitting it. Vellamo 2.0 HTML5 and Metal It scores 1318 points in the HTML5 web browser test and 443 points in the metal CPU subsystem performance. Aquarium Canvas test crashed ...

Samsung Galaxy S Advance Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out in India

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Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update for the Samsung Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070) in India. The Galaxy S2 got the Jelly Bean update in India earlier this month. The phone saw a huge price drop to Rs. 14,500 in India last month. Samsung announced the list of devices that would get the Android Jelly Bean update back in back in September 2012. The Jelly Bean update would bring faster performance with project butter, new Nature UX similar to the Galaxy S3 , 2 Homescreen modes, Google Now service, contextual search, Better notifications, Direct Call, Smart Stay, Pop-up play, and lots more features. The Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S Advance is available OTA (Over the Air) and also via Samsung Kies. You can check for the update manually from the Settings, About, Software update. Thanks to Nirantan Kislay for the tip! Image via: XDA Forums

Iron Man 3 game released for Android, iPhone and iPad, available for free

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Gameloft has released the official Iron Man 3 game for Android, iPhone and iPad, as they announced earlier this month. In this game you play as the billionaire Tony Stark / Iron Man who fights A.I.M. forces around the world to prevent their dark schemes from succeeding. There are 3 different locations, 4 epic villains and  outstanding 3D graphics and animation. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziJovo7YNwA Features of Iron Man 3 game Android, iPhone and iPad Fight around the world against rising A.I.M. forces Discover 3 different locations offering endless, self-generating levels: Malibu Shores, New York City, and China Confront 4 epic villains from the Iron Man comics: Crimson Dynamo, Ezekiel Stane, Living Laser, and the mighty M.O.D.O.K. Complete various missions in fast-paced flying battles, and in epic one-on-one confrontations Unleash Iron Man's power with amazingly responsive swipe controls Enjoy an outstanding 3D world with cutting-edge graphics and animations Research and develop up to 18 suits from the different movies (Mark II, Mark 42, Silver Centurion, etc.) Upgrade your armors and powers in the research lab to wipe out your enemies Download Iron Man 3: iPhone and iPad | Android

Samsung Galaxy S4 launching at Reliance Digital stores on April 27th

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Looks like Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S4 in India through multiple channels.  The much anticipated Android phone will be launched at Reliance Digital Stores  across India on April 27th with a launch party for pre-booking customers in the evening in Mumbai. Certain outlets have started pre-bookings since yesterday. We had reported today morning about the Galaxy S4 going on sale on Samsung's official online store on 27th. Regarding the launch party on the 27th in Mumbai,  Actor Ranveer Singh is expected to launch the Galaxy S4 along with Samsung's VP Asim Warsi and  Brian Bade ,  CEO of Reliance Digital. Reliance Digital's online store also has a coming soon banner for the Galaxy S4. Samsung has enjoyed huge success with the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 in India and has included India in the initial launch phase of the S4 to tap the market demand. Samsung is reducing/doing away with the exclusivity period for Samsung Smartphone cafes and eStore for the Galaxy S4 as indicated by BGR.in. Couple of regular mobile dealerships  we spoke to confirmed that they are getting stocks by Sunday or Monday. Pricing has still not been revealed but we expect the phone to be priced at ...

Lava W200 portable wireless router launched for Rs. 1699

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Lava International has launched the W200 portablet wireless router in India. It creates WIFI hotspot and support up to 32 users. It also has adn inbuilt battery of 1800mAh which enables you to charge mobile devices anytime. It is compatiable with HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+,CDMA EVDO Rev A/B USB modems and recognizes ADSL/DHCO and WAN/LAN without any preset profile. Features of Lava W200 Creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that supports up to 32 users 1800 mAh battery to charge Transmission Distance Indoors up to 30m, Outdoors up to 50m Supports 3G HSPA, HSPA+ and CDMA EVDO Rev A/B USB dongles Ethernet Support (RJ45) Multi User support up to 32 users on local LAN Plug and Play Working time of 4 hours and standby time of 8 hours The Lava W200 portable wireless router is priced at an MRP of Rs. 2,499, but it is available at an MOP of Rs. 1,699.

Sony Xperia SP Unboxing

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Sony announced the Xperia SP last month and its finally available in retail. We've been playing with the handset for a few days now but before we publish our review, here's a quick unboxing to pique your interest! In terms of specifications, the handset is powered by a dual core 1.7Ghz processor. An 8MP camera can be spotted at the back. Running on Android Jelly Bean, the handset has a 4.6 inch 720p display. A very cool feature of the handset is its color changing led strip at the bottom. We'll have more on that in the review. For now, check out the unboxing video.  httpv://youtu.be/57SAT5OBKgs Sony Xperia SP specifications 4.6-inch (1280×720 pixels) HD Reality Display with with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 at 319 ppi Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)  1.7 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960Pro processor 8 MP camera with LED Flash, Exmor RS sensor for HDR images, 1080p video recording VGA front-facing camera 9.98 mm thick and weighs 155g 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n, DNLA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ GLONASS, MHL, NFC 2370 mAh battery The Sony Xperia SP comes in White, Red and Black colours and is available for Rs. 26,000.
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