Bookings for the world's cheapest smartphone, priced at Rs 251, have started again.
Indian smartphone manufacturer Ringing Bells is set to unveil the world's cheapest smartphone, Freedom 251.
It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The smartphone comes equipped with a 3.2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front facing snapper for clicking selfies. The inbuilt touchless technology is Ideal for selfie.
The release of the Ringing Bells Freedom 251 means exciting things for India, and if it goes well possibly the hacker community, too. In short, innovative solutions for a Brighter tomorrow.
Ringing Bells's official Twitter handle said, "To All Ringing Bells fans, we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused to you".
By Sukant Singh, New Delhi, Feb.18: Noida-based start-up Ringing Bells president Ashok Chadha said the funding of the "Freedom251" project would be met by the promoter family of the company that is "engaged in agri-commodities business" in Uttar Pradesh. The Freedom 251 will come with many preloaded application such as Women Safety, Swach Bharat, Farmer, Fishermen, Google Play, WhatsaApp, Facebook, YouTube and Medical applications.
Cheap smartphone handsets, many of them Chinese-made, are readily available in the Indian market but domestic competitors are making inroads, with models selling for less than $20.
Previously, the company has launched the most affordable 4G smartphone for Rs.2,999. The company says deliveries will be completed by 30th June 2016. The company is charging a shipping charge of Rs.40, which means you finally pay Rs. 291 to get the Freedom 251. Moreover, it is fitted with an auto-focus 3.2 megapixel camera.
The phone was unveiled a day ahead of the launch and is being sold for 251 rupees ($3.66) - a price that sceptics said was far lower than what its components would cost.
Russian Federation regrets United Nations rejection of Turkey proposalsSyria Democratic Forces walk in an area they have taken control of from Islamic State fighters in Hasaka countryside, Syria, Feb. 19, 2016.
Source: The $4 Smartphone Debut in India
No comments:
Post a Comment