Feature Phones

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HMD has introduced the 100 and 101 feature phones in India, priced under Rs 1,050, with availability now live across online and offline channels

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HMD Touch 4G lets users chat, send voice notes and make video calls over Express Chat app and offers access to select cloud-based apps

HMD has launched the Vibe 5G smartphone in India at Rs 8,999, alongside two entry-level 4G feature phones - the HMD 101 and 102

itel Super Guru 4G Max feature phone's highlight is its built-in AI assistant that can understand and respond to users voice commands in natural language and perform tasks on command

The HMD Barbie Phone is priced at Rs 7,999 and is available for purchase on the official company website

New requirements for feature phones to support 'auto readout' of emergency messages will increase their cost due to the need for more memory

The HMD 105 4G and HMD 110 4G are available for purchase at retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and the official HMD website. Both handsets come with a 1-year replacement guarantee

The HMD 105 and HMD 110 are Human Mobile Devices' maiden feature phones in India. Both these phones support UPI for digital payments, auto call recording, MP3 Player, FM radio, and more

The Nokia 105 Classic is offered in four variants - single SIM, dual-SIM, with charger, and without charger. The base model with single SIM and without charger is priced at Rs 999

According to Counterpoint, the total installed base of phones in the country is 800 million, out of which there are 200 million feature phones

In 2021, shipments went up substantially to 166 million only to drop again in 2022

UPI 123PAY will be useful, especially for payments of low-value and microfinance customers

The Mumbai-based fintech company says by using its services, feature phone users can access their bank accounts, transfer funds, and make bill payments by giving a missed call

Priced at Rs 3,999, the Nokia 8210 4G is powered by 1,450 mAh battery and supports dual-SIM

UPI is on course to reach Rs 100 trillion in value of transactions, said Governor Shaktikanta Das

USSD 2.0, which facilitates UPI for feature phones, accounts for only 0.003 per cent of total UPI volumes and value transactions

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Both the feature phones are now available on Flipkart and select retail stores in India