Idea launches dual-sim handset for Rs 8,999-Network-Facts

Telecom operator Idea Cellular launched a new Android-powered dual-sim smartphone  Aurus 4 priced at Rs 8,999.

The latest addition in Idea's Aurus series of 3G smartphones, the Aurus 4 features 4.5-inch display, 1.3 GHz dual-core processor running on Android Jelly Bean, 1800 mah battery and 5MP primary camera with video calling facility, Idea Cellular said in a statement.

"The young and savvy youth of India has a huge appetite for content on mobile, but is deterred due to highly priced smartphones in India. Idea is bridging this gap by offering 3G smartphones packed with high-end features at relatively low price," Idea Cellular chief marketing officer Sashi Shankar said.

Recently, Idea had launched its five-inch smartphone 'Ultra'. The company has previously sold over six lakh devices from a dozen models in the 3.5-inch, four-inch and 4.5-inch categories in the Indian market.

Idea Cellular will retail the new handset through its own retail and service outlets across major 3G markets -- Gujarat, Maharashtra & Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Kerala, UP West & East, Haryana, J&K and HP.

Idea Cellular has more than 128 million subscribers in the country.     

Micromax Canvas Juice A77 listed online at Rs 7,999-Network-Facts

A new budget smartphone by Micromax, India's No. 2 smartphone maker, Canvas Juice A77 is out. The device has been listed by online retailer HomeShop18. Micromax Canvas Juice A77 has been priced at Rs 7,999 on the website and will come with a free gift certificate worth Rs 1,000 and Airtel freebies worth Rs 12,000.

The all-new Canvas Juice A77 has a 5-inch display with 854x480p resolution and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system. It packs a 1.3GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM under the hood. The handset comes with 4GB internal storage and external storage support via microSD card up to 32GB.

Micromax Canvas Juice A77 has a 5MP camera on the back and a VGA camera in front. Connectivity suite of the phone consists of 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. It has a 3,000mAh battery that offers talk time of up to 10 hours, according to the listing.

Though the smartphone has been listed online, the website is currently showing the device "Out Of Stock."

Canvas Juice A77 has not been listed on Micromax's official website as of now.