Videocon introduces 'Panic Button' across entire smartphone portfolio

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Sep 14 2016 | 4:42 PM IST

India's fastest growing mobile player Videocon Smartphone has introduced 'Panic Button' across its entire product portfolio range. The new Videocon Cube 3 with 'Panic Button' is also available at an attractive price of Rs. 8490.

In line with the government's provision of a mandatory 'Panic Button', the brand has introduced 'SOS-Be Safe' emergency response app on its power-packed smartphone Videocon Cube III.

The app utilizes power button as the panic button to send an alert to the numbers added in the emergency list at the time of requirement.

Offering a prompt and one-stop solution, the 'SOS-Be Safe' app comes with highly responsive and ingenious features including Alert, Walk with ME, and Reach on Time.

The users can trigger these features from their smartphone status bar and set security preferences like time, distance and contacts.

The app makes the best use of GPS and provides a map view of nearby police stations and hospitals for any critical situation. Videocon Cube 3 is the first model from brand's extensive smartphone portfolio to feature this ground-breaking app.

The handset comes with sparkling design and utility-led features like 3GB RAM, 13MP rear camera, 4G VoLTE, 5" HD IPS display and a 3000mAh battery with 20 percent faster charging.

"Videocon Smartphone is a consumer-first brand aiming to create indigenous devices, matching up the growing needs of consumers and smartphone eco-system in the country. Smart devices packed with powerful and utility led features are shaping the consumer aspirations and industry growth," said Head- Technology and Innovation Videocon, Akshay Dhoot.

"We welcome the recent provision by government for devices with emergency response facilities as it will provide a new direction for the industry to empower smartphone users. We are confident that our latest Cube3 handset featuring 'SOS-Be Safe' will assist smartphone users during different kind of emergency situations and enhance consumer experience," added Akshay Dhoot.

"Videocon Cube 3 is indigenously designed in line up with the brand's mission of taking forward the power of smartphone technology in the country. Cube 3 makes a perfect choice for aspiring smartphone users who are looking for a powerful 4G device with rich features and youth-oriented design," said Product Business Head Videocon Smartphone, Vineet Mahajan.

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First Published: Sep 14 2016 | 4:42 PM IST

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