The range includes a couple of hero 9300+ Smartphones

The range includes a couple of hero 9300+ Smartphones, priced at Rs 3,499 and Rs 4,999 respectively, and a 3G Smartphone that retails for Rs 6,499. The most affordable PocketSurfer Smartphone run on Linux operating system, which is similar to the one found in some earlier Motorola devices.

A Nokia team is said to have started testing Android OS on the company’s Lumia handsets “in full swing.” A blog suggested that these efforts were underway sometime between 2012 and early 2013. The testing of Android OS on Lumia phones is believed to be the company’s “plan B”, to negotiate better with partners.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Core Advance smartphone, bringing many of the user interface options from the premium Galaxy line, but aimed at the mid to low-end market.The Samsung Galaxy Core Advance features a 4.7-inch TFT display with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution and inside it packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM.

However, this immense potential may not translate into equivalent revenues as intense competition leads to pricing pressures. Manufacturers are reducing prices to penetrate markets such as Inew M1 consumer electronics, where a compelling price point is crucial for success. Profits are also affected as automotive manufacturers apply downward price pressure on sensor manufacturers.

To counter these challenges, innovative product differentiation strategies are necessary. Products must move from competing purely on price to non-price factors, especially as customers look for unique solutions with tangible benefits.

You will find 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by a further 64GB through microSD, as well as a 5-megapixel rear camera and 0.3-megapixel front snapper.In terms of measurements, the Samsung Galaxy Core Advance comes in at 133.3 x 70.5 x 9.7mm and hits the scales at 145g, bringing with it a 2000mAh battery but no 4G connectivity.

According to the blog, Nokia using Android OS wasn’t a part of Microsoft’s acquisition discussions with the company, however, Microsoft executives were aware of the existence of the project. Analysts believe that it is likely the plan impacted Microsoft’s decision to acquire Nokia.

The inew phone device is powered by a 1GHz processor. On the other hand, The PocketSurfer 5 run on Android 4.0 platform and comes with a 1GHz processor. The top of the range model, dubbed PocketSurfer 3GS, is also built on the Android 4.0 platform but comes with a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU.