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The phone utilises a MediaTek MT6572A chipset and is powered by a 550mAh battery, which is claimed to provide 3 hours of talk time.

NichePhone-S feature phone runs on Android; charges wirelessly

The FutureModel NichePhone-S is a small minimalist feature phone running on Android 4.2 and has basic modern features.

07 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

The M-tech G24 comes with a 16GB expandable memory and other features includes MP3/MP4/WAV player, wireless FM radio, Bluetooth, audio/video recording, auto call record and torch among others.

M-tech introduces G24 feature phone in India

The device offers support in 5 languages – English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Bengali.

07 Nov 2017 3:35 PM

Jio Phone explodes, company claims damage caused intentionally

The Twitter image shows the exploded rear panel of the handset, but the battery seems to intact from the explosion.

23 Oct 2017 5:15 PM

The feature phone comes in two versions, one with quad-band GSM and WCDMA 1/2/5/8, which would support AT&T's network in the US.

Nokia announces new 3310 with 3G support

The new model is tad larger in size and brings a new interface but is the same on the outside.

02 Oct 2017 11:01 AM

Jio will likely carry more than $150 million in costs for every 10 million JioPhones it sells.

Jio foots chunk of bill for cut-price phone, bets on data

JioPhone that is rolling out this week for a refundable deposit of Rs 1,500 will cost at least Rs 2,500 to assemble.

26 Sep 2017 6:55 PM

With the credited talktime of Rs 50 every month, customers can enjoy an assured Rs 900 in 18 months – which covers the cost of a new handset purchase in most instances.

Vodafone and LAVA to offer complete cash back on feature phone

Upon purchasing a LAVA phone, Vodafone customers can avail cashback worth Rs 50 for 18 months on minimum recharge of Rs 100 in a month.

18 Sep 2017 6:03 PM

The Airtlel handset is expected to debut around Diwali.

Airtel in talks with handset maker for Rs 2,500 4G smartphone

India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel is in talks with multiple handset makers to bring a cheaper 4G smartphone.

11 Sep 2017 8:57 AM

Bharti Airtel is in talks with multiple handset makers to bring a 4G smartphone for a price as low as Rs 2,500-2,700 to take on Reliance Jio.

Airtel to take on Jio: In talks with handset cos for Rs 2,500 4G smartphone

The planned dual SIM 4G smartphone will sport a four inch display, dual camera, VoLTE calling and a longer battery life.

10 Sep 2017 4:18 PM

E-mails sent to Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail did not elicit any response. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, in his previous annual general meeting speech, had said the company plans to sell 5 million JioPhones every week.

JioPhone delivery to start during Navratri, 6 mn units booked

The delivery of the JioPhone is being planned to start during Navratri festival beginning September 21.

01 Sep 2017 8:46 PM

With up to 44 hours of radio playback time the device allows users to add up to 32 GB of MicroSD card storage. The device comes equipped with an inbuilt camera and offers Bluetooth connectivity.

Nokia 130 now available in India

Nokia 130 is now available across top mobile retail stores in the country at a recommended best buy price of Rs 1,599.

31 Aug 2017 3:40 PM

The offer can be activated by purchasing any of itel Mobile’s feature phones. After purchasing a new phone, a customer has to recharge worth Rs 100 or more with Vodafone in a calendar month. And will get Talk time worth Rs.50 of recharge, from Vodafone. New as well as existing Vodafone customers can avail this cashback for a period of 18 months, summing up the total cashback to an assured Rs 900– which in many instances, will cover the complete cost of a new handset purchase.

itel Mobile and Vodafone launches most affordable feature phone

Under this offering, users can get a guaranteed cashback of Rs 900 on all of its feature phone offerings.

25 Aug 2017 2:20 PM

Talking of product pipeline, the launch of new models is intended to cater to the budget customer. The feature phone models include L- 66, G-77, Classic and Atom. All phones are dual SIM with varying screen sizes and battery power ranging from 1000mAh to 3000mAh .

M-Tech launches new range of feature and smartphones

M-tech today has a manufacturing unit in Baddi, HP, with a capacity to produce 8 lakh units per month.

24 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

More mobile phone companies are gearing up to launch affordable 4G feature phone by the year-end.

Reliance JioPhone provokes other companies to launch 4G feature phones

More mobile phone companies are gearing up to launch affordable 4G feature phone by the end of 2017.

01 Aug 2017 4:43 PM

Reliance's 'free' JioPhone shakes up cheap end of India's billion-strong market

The JioPhone creates a new phone segment aimed at millions of low-paid Indians.

27 Jul 2017 8:01 AM

Nokia 105 runs on Nokia Series 30+ software and offers 4MB of RAM along with 4MB of storage as well.

Nokia introduces 105 feature phone for Rs 999

The Finnish tech-giant recently took the wraps off a new Nokia 105 model, priced at Rs 999.

18 Jul 2017 9:02 AM

Govt has made it mandatory to install GPS in all mobile phones, including feature phones.

Feature phone prices to rise as GPS made compulsory

Telecom dept says method used for locating caller with help of mobile towers is not very accurate.

10 Jul 2017 11:15 AM

Nokia 3310, a basic talk and text phone, was the world's most popular device in 2000 and the first handset owned by many smartphone users of today.

Nokia takes its relaunched 3310 'brick' home to Finland

Nokia relaunched its simple but classic 3310 phone in its home market of Finland on Wednesday.

01 Jun 2017 10:26 AM

The highlighted feature of the phone is its design which includes a snake figure wrapped around the edges.

This phone costs Rs 2.3 crore, here's why

The Vertu Signature Cobra, world's most expensive feature phone, is made using 439 rubies.

24 May 2017 11:10 AM

As per the specifications, the Nokia 3310 is capable of providing 3G/4G connectivity, Nokia 3310 relies on 2.5G connectivity and runs on S30+ operating system, which allows web browsing in its 2.4-inch display screen.

Finnish operator announces Nokia 3310 delivery date

The popular classic costs EUR 58.32 from the operator and is available on instalments over twelve, 24 or 36 months.

16 May 2017 6:58 PM

It will be available in four colour variants—Warm Red, Yellow, both with a gloss finish, and matte finished Dark Blue and Grey.

Nokia 3310 (2017) to go on sale in India from May 18, priced at Rs 3310

The revamped version of the phone was officially announced at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) held at Barcelona in late February.

16 May 2017 12:07 PM

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