MTS, one of the major telecom operators in India, has launched two new Android smartphones in India in collaboration with Qualcomm. Both the smartphones – MTS mTag 3.1 and the MTS Livewire – are priced below Rs. 5,000. Both the smartphones run Android 2.2 FroYo and are powered by Qualcomm’s S1 Snapdragon processor.
The mTag 3.1 which is originally from Huawei, features a 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 240×320 pixels and has a 3.2 megapixel camera. It also has a 3.5 mm jack for supporting multi-format audio and video player. It is further equipped with the Voice Search feature that allows the users to find the information requires without the need to type anything.
The MTS Livewire from ZTE too shares similar specifications with regard to the camera and the touchscreen. In addition, it provides access to Hi-Speed Internet.
According to MTS, both the devices come bundled with additional features including free text messages, talktime and data together with pre-installed mobile TV applications. Both the handsets run on the newest CDMA EV-DO technology and they also provide easy access to Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk and YouTube.
As they run on Android 2.2 Froyo, the devices allow the users to gain easy access to more than 200,000 applications.
Well Mts should first try to broaden its cellcom area before launching samrtphones..