Aqua HD and Aqua i4 smartphones by Intex launched in India

Intex has expanded its Aqua smartphone portfolio and announced two new devices, the Aqua HD and Aqua i4 for the Indian market. The Intex Aqua HD comes for Rs. 15,900 (MRP) while the Intex Aqua i4 comes for Rs. 9,490.

The Intex Aqua HD comes with a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280pixels) TFT display. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor alongside 1GB of RAM. It comes with 4GB built-in storage, which can be expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. A dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) phone, the Intex Aqua HD runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and can be upgraded through OTA (over the air), claims the company.

It comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with an LED flash and can record 1080p videos. It also sports a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ aGPS and 3G. The phone has an 1800mAh battery which can deliver up to 5 hours of talktime and 300 hours of standby time. The Intex Aqua HD features a number of sensors that include an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, light sensor and gyroscope.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 Launch in Singapore on Oct 5 2013

Following last week's launch of the Nokia Lumia 1020 in Malaysia, the handset maker's flagship Windows Phone 8 device will debut in Singapore on October 5. Loyal fans who have been waiting for a long time since the smartphone's announcement in July will be able to purchase the Lumia 1020 for S$999, bundled with the Camera Grip accessory that's worth S$98. The smartphone will also be available from the three Singapore mobile operators with subsidized prices on contract.

Aside from Malaysia and Singapore, the Lumia 1020 will also be launched in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam soon, starting in October. Look out for local announcements if you are from one of those countries for pricing and bundles.


Rated as the best smartphone shooter available, the Lumia 1020 boasts of a 41-megapixel camera that uses pixel binning to deliver very detailed images. It also has superior low-light performance and is capable of long exposure shots.

Source url : http://asia.cnet.com/nokia-lumia-1020-to-finally-launch-in-singapore-on-oct-5-62222481.htm 

Blackberry 9720 with QWERTY keypad for Rs 16,000

Struggling Canadian handset manufacturer BlackBerry (previously Research in Motion or RIM) has added yet another touch and type smartphone to its portfolio. The latest addition, called 9720 has been targeted at the mid-price range segment of the Indian smartphone market, and will be available for Rs 16,000 later this month. A successor to the popular Curve 9320, this one offers a touch-and-type user interface, although instead of the latest BB10 operating system, the smartphone runs on the outdated BB 7.1 OS. Here is a look at the specifications of the device.

Source url : http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2013/09/13/blackberry-launches-mid-priced-9720-with-qwerty-keypad-for-rs-16000-is-it-worth-buying/