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Fly  brand has released its new handset  for the Russian mobile market, namely Fly E130. Like all another Fly specification, Fly E130 is equipped with dual SIM card slots and supports simultaneous operation in two cellular operators.

Fly E130 is made in the candybar form factor and packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen TFT display with resolution of 320×240 pixels (QVGA), camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, music player, voice recorder, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Its battery is enabling up to 9 hours in music playback, 4 hours in talktime, 300 hours in standby mode. Size of Fly E130 handset is 100×56×12.5 mm.

Fly E130 will be available next month and comes in black and yellow colors.

Popularity: 44%

Nokia has just produced its first dual SIM handsets in Kenya, the C1-00 and C2-00 models.C1-00 is pictured below and comes with an impressive battery, able to work in standby mode for up to 6 weeks in a row. Nokia C1-00 also incorporates a flashlight, FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack, GSM 900/1800 MHz connectivity, the Series 30 interface and 128 x 160 pixel TFT display. The phone also integrates a handsfree speaker and supports MP3 ringtones.

One of a trio of low-end “C1″ cell phones  from Nokia, the Nokia C1-00 is distinctly different from the other two in that this is a double-SIM handset aimed primarily at emerging markets. By “double SIM” we mean that the C1-00 has two internal SIM slots, but only one is active at any one time and the user can swap between them by using a menu. This is different from “dual SIM” where there are two active SIM cards at any one time, such as the arrangement found in the Nokia C2. Apart from the SIM arrangement, the C1-00 is basically identical to the Nokia 1616 announced last year, with a 1.8″ 128 x 160 pixel display, built-in flashlight, FM radio and a modernised Series 30 interface. It’s worth noting that there is no data connectivity on the C1-00, so this is a device very much designed for making phone calls and sending SMS messages only. The standby time on the C1-00 is 48 days, which is almost 7 weeks. Talktime is a very good 13 hours, and the whole thing weighs just 73 grams and measures 107 x 45 x 15 mm. The C1-00 can be used with Nokia’s optional bicycle charger too, so there might be no need to ever plug it in. The C1-00 is a nice looking phone. It should be available during Q3 2010 in red, grey, blue and green colour schemes, although availability will probably be restricted to “emerging markets” only with the alternative C1-01 and C1-02 phones available elsewhere.

As far as Nokia C2-00 is concerned, this is a more expensive cell phone, because it’s got better specs.

This unit will debut in Q4 2010 and it’ll come packing GSM 900/1800 MHz connectivity, GPRS class 12, the Series 40 interface, a 128 x 160 pixel TFT display, an MP3 player and a microSD card slot (32GB support). A VGA camera, FM radio, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm audio jack complete the features list of Nokia C2-00.

Nokia’s first full dual-SIM phone, the Nokia C2 is a basic entry-level device aimed primarily at emerging markets, but with a feature set that should give it a pretty broad appeal worldwide. The Nokia C2 comes with Bluetooth, a microSD slot, a multimedia player, FM radio, VGA resolution camera, a 3.5mm audio connector, and in addition the standard sales package includes a Nokia WH-102 stereo wired headset. The display is a basic 1.8″ 128 x 160 pixel panel, and network support is limited to dual-band GSM with GPRS data only, and the operating system is Series 40 rather than anything fancy. But then the Nokia C2 does offer pretty remarkable value for money, and you can’t have everything, certainly not for €45 anyway. The clever part with the C2 is the dual-SIM capability. Both SIMs are active at the same time, so it really is like having two phones at once as either SIM can receive calls and the user can decide which SIM to use when dialling out. Perhaps the cleverest thing with the dual-SIM arrangement is that the second SIM is hot-swappable through a slot in the C2, so it can be inserted when the phone is on. We don’t know of any other phone that can do this, and if you are regularly swapping SIMs then it’s clearly an advantage. The C2 also comes with the usual Series 40 applications for personal information management, plus an email client and web browser. The multimedia player can cope with MP3, WMA and AAC formats, which when combined with the memory slot and 3.5mm audio socket will make it a useful music player. Nokia estimates that the C2 has up to 4 hours talktime and 16.5 days standby time, whether this is in dual-SIM or single-SIM configuration is not very clear. The handset weighs just 74 grams and measures 108 x 45 x 15mm. It is also a nice looking phone, available in gray, black, magenta, blue and white colour schemes. It certainly looks more expensive than it is. Nokia say that the C2 should be available during Q4 2010, and we assume that the C2 will be aimed at south Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe with specialist importers carrying it elsewhere.

Popularity: 65%

A computer peripherals manufacturer company, Kobian has entered into the Indian rising market of mobile devices with the launch of its first cell phone named Mercury B2 Bizmobile. This gadjet from Kobian comes in a candy bar form and is loaded with variety of features that one can expect from a decent phone. The phone supports Dual SIM GSM connectivity so that you can manage your personal and professional numbers efficiently. To keep you entertained no matter wherever you are, the Mercury B2 Bizmobile comes loaded with plethora of multimedia options including FM Radio, media player, access to various social networking sites, 1.2 MP camera and others.

There is 2 inches of TFT display in this slider phone that offers crisp and bright image viewing experience. The cell phone has thickness of just 14mm which makes it very easy to slide in the pockets without occupying much of the space. Other features of the phone include expandable memory up to 2GB, LED torch light, compatibility with quad band GSM 900/DSC 1800 MHz , long battery life and others. Mercury B2 Bizmobile is launched with a price tag of Rs.2,750 which also makes it one of the cheapest mobile phone available in India.

Popularity: 53%

The McLovin, a china mobile device that has everything todays power user demands from their handset including dual SIM, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, large 3.2 inch touch display, unlocked, and works everywhere in the world – you will be McLovin it!

This tasty china cell phone gives you one of the best user experiences you have ever had from a quad-band worldphone. Navigate icon menus using your finger like you would with an iPhone and then type messages and emails to your friends and colleagues using the sliding QWERTY keyboard just like on a Nokia N97. With 15 languages to choose from, you can be sending a text message to your friend in Paris saying “bon jour”, a message to your cousin in St Petersburg saying “добрый день”, and a message to your business associate in Sao Paulo saying “boa noite”

A smartphone in every sense of the word! The design philosophy behind the McLovin is Innovation Intelligence. In practical terms this means adapting the best technologies from today’s hottest cellphones and incorporating it into one china handset with the ability to power its owner to new heights! Imagine one phone that can do all this;

- Surf the internet (wifi)
- Keep in touch with your home and work contacts (dual-sim)
- Travel the world (quad band GSM)
- Capture photos and videos (picture and video camera)
- Type text messages and email (QWERTY keyboard)
- Play tons of games (Java)
- Listen to the radio or watch TV (FM and analog TV receiver)
- Read eBooks (PDF, DOC, and TXT readers)
- And so much more…

This touchscreen phone embodies the functional core excellence of mobile communication demanded from todays high performance handy mobile phones along with the extra media features today’s power users like college students and mobile professionals prefer from their unlocked GSM handset . In practical terms, the McLovin is a China Mobile Phone that does everything the “name brand” phones does, but comes with a low China Wholesale Price.

So if you are in the market for an unlocked, full-featured, worldphone for work or play, then the McLovin is the concept phone for you! As a matter of fact, if Batman owned a phone it would no doubt be the McLovin. Don’t wait, order your samples today to see how good this China Mobile is for yourself. You and your customers are going to simply love the McLovin!

At a Glance…

• 3.2 inch Touchscreen
• WiFi
• Quad Band
• Dual SIM w/ Dual Standby
• Unlocked
• Radio and TV
• Plenty of built-in apps like Facebook, Ebuddy, Yahoo Messenger, Google Maps, Opera Mini Web Browser and Java Games
• Interactive icon menus
• Plays all your favorite digital media files (ebooks, pictures, audio and video)
• Sliding + tiltable QWERTY keyboard
• FREE 2GB TF/microSD card included

Popularity: 69%

Samsung has quite many dual SIM phones, but none of them feature 3G connectivity. Well, this is about to change soon with the introduction of the Samsung B7722 / B7702, a new touchscreen phone that should be available in Asia, Europe and Africa.

Apparently, the B7722 / B7702 will feature EDGE and HSDPA connectivity, a 3.2 inch display with 240 x 432 pixels (an unusual resolution, also seen at Sprint’s Samsung Instinct), Wi-Fi, social networking services, FM radio, and a 5MP camera.

The Samsung B7702 has been spotted in China, while Samsung B7722 is likely headed to Europe, since it’s mentioned by several European online retailers. The two model numbers designate the same handset, though, as suggested by the Bluetooth SIG here and here.

This Samsung touchscreen phone will cost close to $400 in Europe and should become available in June 2010.

Popularity: 57%

Lemon Duo 401 is a Mobile device which offers dual SIM compatibility (GSM+GSM). It comes in a steel metallic finish along with a 2.4 inch TFT display. For connectivity it features Bluetooth and Infrared Wireless technology along with USB 2.0 data interface for speedy data transfer. The Mobile Phone has an in-built memory of 705KB with an expandable memory up to 2 GB, which is more than enough to address storage issues.

It comes with an inbuilt music and video player, and supports all major file formats including Mp3, Mp4, 3gp and avi. Other associated features include voice recorder, FM radio, WAP and SMS. It also offers a VGA camera along with support for GPRS and WAP 2.0 browser for internet browsing.
Twin 220 is a Lemon Mobile Phone, which works on a Dual mode operating system (GSM + CDMA). It features a 1.8 inch High resolution TFT Display. For easy internet browsing, it accompanies GPRS, WAP, and MMS support. It provides expandable memory options up to 4GB, which comprehends well with the music player and camera specifications. The Lemon Mobile Phone sports data transfer options like a dual Bluetooth and USB 2.0 high speed interface. It features a Digital Camera with recording and playback in 3gp format, the music player further supports all major audio formats including Mp3, Midi, and AMR. Additional features associated with this Cell phone include IEbook reader, organizer, and FM radio.

Lemon Duo 211 is a dual SIM Lemon mobile phone which features a 1.5 inch CSTN display that is capable of delivering a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. It works on a GSM + GSM configuration, and is pretty lightweight (70g) with physical dimensions measuring 101.2×43.3×15.8 mm. The phone book capacity is around 1000 with a SMS capacity of 150. It features a multi format music player that supports major audio formats MIDI, MP3 and AMR. For memory the Lemon Mobiles features a 100KB internal memory along with expandable memory options up to 2GB via MicroSD, which is more than enough to address storage concerns. The Cell Phone comes along FM radio and voice recorder that enables you to record incoming or outgoing calls. This handset is available across all leading Mobile stores in India.

Popularity: 42%

mobile manufacturer has introduced is first slider mobile phone “Zen S10″.  Its  a stylish metallic body dual SIM mobile phone that supports both GSM SIM cards.

Zen S 10 comes with  a 2.2 inch TFT QVGA screen, an expandable memory of up to 4 GB, Bluetooth and in built FM radio and a 2 MP camera with 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution and flash, digital zoom and video recording feature. Not only is the phone feature rich but also beautiful and sleek to carry. Its metallic body delivers much of a style statement easily comparable to any other high end phone in the market.

The Zen S 10 concept phone also come with full MP4/MP3 playback system that comes handy to professionals always on the move and who wants to enjoy audio and video features via their phones.

Zen S10 Features in Detail:

• Dual SIM Mobile ( GSM+GSM )
• Metallic Finish
• 2.2” inch QVGA Color Display
• 2 Mega Pixel Camera
• LED Flash
• Slider Mobile Phone (slider a little closer and be charmed by its won derful metallic finish)
• Mp3 Player
• Video Player with Recording
• FM Radio
• Speaker phone
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• MicroSD Card Support
• Free 2 GB Memory Card

Popularity: 57%

This concept phone is trying dreadfully to stare like a Vertu but traits one of the most enormous pico projectors you’ve ever seen. The NCBC 888 handset by a built in pico projector takes media on a mobile device to the next level. Anyone who has ever had to gaze at a smallish screen (even if it is up to 4 inches) knows that after a while there eyes will begin to fatigue. Not with the NCBC though, as you are talking a mini projector with you wherever you go. Anything from watching movies with friends on the bus, to giving quick media presentations to colleges is possible. This Chinese phone also has a TFT 2.4 inch screen with responsive touchscreen control, a 1.9MP camera, allows WAP and GRPS internet connection, comes with up to 8GB of memory civility of a microSDHC card, and can act as two mobile phones in one by use of dual SIM ports with dual standby.

Popularity: 52%

We’ve just come across 3 new LG cell phones, that are part of the affordable segment: LG Bali GM360, LG GX300 and LG Pure GD550. These mobile devices were officially produced recently and the first one, Bali is pictured  and detailed below. LG GM360 Bali is a 2.5G mobile phone, running LG’s own proprietary OS and incorporating a 3 inch TFT display, with a 240 x 400 pixel resolution. There’s also a 5 megapixel camera on board with 2x digital zoom, a microSD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, FM radio and USB 2.0. Push email, a SNS client and full HTML browsing are available on the 11.95mm handset. Next up is LG GX300, pictured below:

GX300 is a dual SIM candybar, packing a 2.2 inch TFT QCIF display, a 2 megapixel fixed focus camera, FM radio, a 1500mAh battery and Bluetooth. Finally, LG Pure (GD550) is the device pictured below and we learn that it’s 3G/HSDPA phone with a slider form factor and a non-touch UI. LG GD550 Pure features a 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display, a 5 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and a microSD card slot. Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 and FM radio are on the specs list, too, together with a 13.4mm thick case. These three handsets should hit the market in June.

Popularity: 58%

Fly, Russian brand, has prvided new music phone in India market, named Fly Booom MC105. The gadjet has feature a media player, a large speaker (30×40 mm) that located on the rear panel, and a mini wheel. Fly Booom MC105 harmony phone has a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card slot (a 2GB card included) that pre-loaded with 50 Bollywood songs, 10 video clips, and themes. Fly Booom MC105 packs a 2-inch TFT display with resolution of 176×220 pixels, a 0.3-megapixel camera, 0.5 MB of internal memory, Bluetooth, FM tuner with recording function, LED flashlight, and a 200 mAh battery with enabling up to 8 hours of talktime, up to 240 hours in standby mode. Like most other models, Fly offers dual SIM cards slot, which is supports simultaneous operation of two GSM networks. Dimensions of Fly Booom MC105 are 110×49×17.5 mm and weight 93.8g.

Popularity: 44%

Evertek will showcase mobile devices proficient of carrying dual sim cards at this week’s Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) Middle East & Africa (MEA) event in the UAE. Evertek is a trademark formed by Cellcom, which in turn is part of Tunisian company YKH Group. Moreover Cellcom distributes products from other products including LG, but the corporation plans to use DCC MEA – the region’s premier retail channel event – to widen novel channels to market for Evertek phones.

“Our handsets  sold in Tunisia where they have 10% market share. They are also sold in Morocco and in France and on British Airways flight where it is a very popular technology product. Evertek phones are also sold by KLM and Virgin airlines,” he added.

Evertek will use DCC MEA to classify the right distributors and sellers to carry its handsets across the wider region. “We would like to sign an exclusive contract in each country with one partner and build our brand,” explained Ben Rhouma.

Evertek reckons that it has the right artefacts at the right prices and is offering functionality that the purchaser requires that is not obtainable from many other suppliers.

“We have a wide range of quality dual sim phones that are reliable and offer high added value,” Ben Rhouma sustained. “We are very flexible and we will try to customise according to each country’s needs. We will definitely support our partners and listen to their needs.”

Evertek expects to open up latest channels for its products in three new countries in 2010 and take a minimum of 5% market share. The concern is also looking at pursuing partnerships with latest telecoms operators.

Popularity: 63%

Singapore based Pine Mobiles is all set to launch in the fastest growing Indian mobile market. Pine Mobile is a manufacturer and distributer of feature packed mobile phones. Company is planning to launch entry level mobile devices in India. Pine mobile handsets are already launched in Singapore and China and after having success of these countries, company is now wants to establish in Indian market by the month end.

Rohit Aggarwal, CEO, Pine Mobiles said, “In the first phase of the launch, Pine will adopt mass oriented, rural centric approach, and cover the northern and northeastern parts of India-including Punjab, Lucknow and Assam. The company aims at selling over half a million handsets within the first year of its launch.”

Company also plans to start distribution in neighbor countries which includes, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The company will further invest in setting up a manufacturing plant in the country.

According to Rohit Aggarwal, Pine Mobile phones are based on the ‘you name it, we have it’ concept. The concept phones features with QWERTY keyboard, email functions and comes with 3 SIM card slots. The company will launch KING, EXECUTIVE, A1, BEE and TRIO in Indian market. Pine TRIO features with triple SIM card slots.

The company will focus on in-store branding with an aim to reach 5,000 premium counters by end of the quarter, following the launch.

After worldwide recession many local and multinational mobile phones  are making huge investment to launch new and advanced technology cell phones everyday.  Now the latest to enter into the Indian market is Pine Mobile.

The Singapore based mobile company has planned to enter the market very soon. Initially it will launch the entry level models to target the bottom of pyramid. Pine will introduce its latest handsets King, Bee, Executive, Trio and A1 models in India. All these phones are Dual SIM, excepting the Trio which is a triple SIM mobile phone. After that it will start its manufacturing units too. Initially Pine will promote its products in northern and northeast part of India. It is expected that very soon this company will be able to build a strong position in rural areas due to its lower price range.

Popularity: 63%

This is a Titanium projector phone straight out of China, and it is a very low-budget one with an LED projector and manual focus. Check out the Titanium projector phone that won’t be coming to a wireless carrier near you, simply because this is a cheap cell phone from the many factories in China that churns out such dual SIM dandsets. Why do we cover it at all then? Well, we find it to be rather quirky, where you get an LED projector with a manual focus to get images right. Apart from that, there is also a 2.2″ touchscreen display to help you navigate through it, an integrated FM radio, dual SIM card slots, Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in digital camera as well as reception for analog TV to keep you entertained when bored.

Popularity: 50%

Usually cloned mobile phones are not at all amasing or interesting, but this time we’ve come across a clamshell with a pretty original look: Sansung W959. Pictured below, this dual SIM handset features FM radio, video chat, dual standby and more.

Sansung W959 operates on GSM 900/1800 MHz networks, it incorporates a 2.4 inch 240 x 320 pixel screen, weighs 120 grams and packs a 1.3 megapixel camera. It runs the MTK OS, has a 19mm waistline and provides support for TF cards, GPRS and also uses a card reader.

Popularity: 59%

Here is another dual SIM handset for the Indian market, in this case developed by Intex and codenamed IN 2020 QT. The Intex IN 2020 QT cell phone comes with a unique Mobile Tracker feature to track the handset if at all it gets stolen . The tracker works via SMS. You can also block 10block 10 callers of your choice with Black List. IN2020 QT as the name suggests is a QWERTY Mobile Phone with Dual GSM SIM Capacity. The mobile device provides 11 hours talk time and up to 336 hours of stand-by time. It is expected to cater to the middle class customers due to its affordable price option.A powerful five LED torch light, present on the top panel, makes it a sturdy and handy gizmo for towns with long power cuts. The handset supports two languages- Hindi and English, and has an interesting Auto Call Record function, which of late is coming up as a very useful feature for professionals and citizen journalists.

Intex IN 2020 QT Specifications….

Popularity: 54%