Samsung Galaxy S Duos and Galaxy Y Duos Lite launched in India for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 6990

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S Duos and the Galaxy Y Duos Lite, Dual SIM phones in India. TheGalaxy S Duos was announced last month and the Galaxy Y Duos Lite would launch in some European countries as Galaxy Pocket Duos. The Galaxy S Duos comes with a 4.0-inch WVGA (480×800) capacitive touch screen display, 1 GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Galaxy Y Duos Lite comes with similar features as the Galaxy Pocket, other than the Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) support. It has a 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is powered by a 832MHz processor and has a 2MP fixed focus camera at the back.

Both these phones have Dual SIM ‘Always On’ feature similar to the Galaxy Ace Duos, that automatically forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if a user is on a call with SIM 1’s number.

Aircel launches Pocket Buddies pack with SMS and Unlimited data starting at Rs. 22

Aircel has launched a new pack called Pocket Buddies – Srf n Txt, that offers unlimited surfing and texting at a low price. This is aimed at youth and offers 100 MB of 3G Data (speeds up to 3.6 Mbps) and 600 free local and National SMS at just Rs. 22. There are also other packs at different denominations such as Rs. 88 with 15 days validity and Rs. 128 and Rs. 198 with 30 days validity.

Aircel Pocket Buddies packs

Price (Rs.)	22	88	128	198
2G Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
3G Data	100 MB	250 MB	500 MB	1 GB
SMS Local / National	600	3000	6000	6000
Validity (Days)	3	15	30	30

After the 3G limit speed would be reduced to 128 kbps and remain unlimited. The free SMS is not available for customers who already have SMS packs activated.

Micromax A25 Smarty launched for Rs. 3999

Micromax has launched A25 Smarty, their new Dual SIM Android Smartphone. It has a 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1GHz processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 1.3 MP Fixed Focus camera at the back. It also comes with Hookup Instant messaging app.

Micromax A25 Smarty specifications

• 2.8-inch (240 x 320 pixels) 256k color capacitive touch screen display
• Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
• 1 GHz Processor
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
• 1.3 MP Fixed Focus camera
• 13 mm thick and weighs 102 grams
• 256MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory (120MB user memory), 32GB expandable memory with micro SD
• 2G, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Micro USB
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 1280 mAh battery with up to 4 hours Talk time and up to 180 hours Standby

The Micromax A25 Smarty is priced at Rs. 3,999. It would be available from online retailer Saholic tomorrow and would be available across all leading retail outlets across India.

[Update: The Micromax A25 Smarty is now available from online retailer Saholic for just Rs. 3,899]

Sony Xperia U Android ICS update rollout confirmed

There has been much confusion and frustration over the last few months with regards to hardware receiving the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Certain manufacturers have promised to update devices to the new software only to back track and change their minds, but the Sony Xperia U Android ICS update rollout has been confirmed.

Along with a number of other manufacturers Sony may be getting ready to announce a whole new range of smartphones, but as Android Central are reporting the company has not forgotten about some of its older line up of smartphones.