Nokia launches 6 new smartphones across 3 distinct lines, Nokia Lite Earbuds

 HMD Global, the Nokia brand owner today announced its biggest launch to date consisting of six new smartphones viz. Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 in three different categories.

Nokia's New Range of phones

 X-series: Nokia X20 and Nokia X10 –  Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Signature Nordic design, 3 years of monthly security and software updates guaranteed.

G-series: Nokia G20 and Nokia G10 – innovative features in a reassuringly secure package, supported by longest battery life yet

 C-series: Nokia C10 and Nokia C20 – smartphone essentials you’ll want to keep for many years thanks to their signature durability

C-Series - Nokia C10 and Nokia C20

C-series is aimed at providing affordable access to technology for all, both the devices comes with 6.5" display, Android 11 (Go Edition) said to be giving upto 20% boost to performance, as well as comes with quarterly security updates for two years.

Nokia C20

The Nokia C20 comes with front and rear LED flash for low light support, will come with 1/16 GB, 2/32 GB options with Sand and Dark Blue colour options. The global average price is around €89 (INR 7910/-)

Nokia C10

The Nokia C10 is the most affordable device of new portfolio, starting at just €75 (INR 6665), it comes with  1/16 GB, 1/32 GB and 2/16 GB options and will be available in Purple and Gray color options.

 G-Series - Nokia G10 and Nokia G20

The Nokia G20 is supported by the signature Android promise available on Nokia smartphones. That’s three years of monthly security updates and two years of OS updates. The first members join the G-series with signature longevity, improved security thanks to face and side fingerprint unlock and an impressive 6.5” teardrop display with a handy brightness boost.

The Nokia G20 comes with a 48MP camera, ample storage and immersive OZO surround audio, you can capture then relive your memorable moments in all their glory. It will be available in select markets globally starting May in Night and Glacier colour options and comes in 4/64GB and 4/128GB configurations.  Global Average RRP €159 (approx. INR 14132)

Nokia G10 has a triple rear camera and advanced imaging with AI-enhanced shooting modes, so your memories are perfectly preserved even from tricky low-light settings. It will be available in select markets globally starting April in Night and Dusk colour options and comes in 3/32GB and 4/64GB.

 X-Series - Nokia X10 and Nokia X20

Nokia X Series smartphones are Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Signature Nordic design, 3 years of monthly security and software updates guaranteed. Android 11 straight out of the box. Renowned ZEISS Optics and innovative AI solutions for imaging. It comes with a wide 6.67” Full HD+ punch-hole display. Nokia X20 and Nokia X10 also come with a 100% compostable case in the sales box – designed to be tough on the ground but soft on the earth, it reduces waste, helping X-series go the distance.

The Nokia X20 comes with a 32MP front camera and 64MP quad camera on the rear. The all-new Dual Sight feature will activate two cameras simultaneously so you can capture multiple sides or multiple angles of the story. Then, enhance it further with a host of watermarking options.    The Nokia X20 will be available in select markets globally starting May in Midnight Sun and Nordic Blue colour options and comes in 6/128GB and 8/128GB configurations with global average price of  €349(approx. INR 31019)

Bringing exceptional value to the range, the Nokia X10 will please those with sub-€300 budgets. The 48MP quad-camera with Cinematic capture, is complemented with a full suite of pro editing tools, so you can personalise, style and share stand-out content that inspires others. It will be available in select markets globally starting June in Forest and Snow colour options and comes in 6/64GB, 6/128 GB and 4/128GB configurations. Global Average €309(approx. INR 27464)

Nokia audio accessories range expanded with Nokia Lite Earbuds

Featuring easy-to-learn touch controls for music, voice assistant and calls, Nokia Lite Earbuds go on sale globally today. Echoing the premium design and impressive battery life on Nokia phones, the pocket-size case will carry around six additional charges to your trusty buds.The equivalent to 36 hours of blissful playback, almost double the industry standard. It will be available in select markets globally starting mid-April in Polar Sea and Charcoal colour options. Check local availability. Global Average €39(approx. INR 3465).

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Nokia forays into laptop segment with launch of Nokia PureBook X14 on Flipkart

Flipkart announced launch of Nokia's first laptop Nokia PureBook X14 in India marking brands official entry into laptop segment. The Nokia PureBook X14 comes in a 1.1 kg ultralight and 16.8mm sleek form-factor. It features a 14" Full HD screen that is powered by  Dolby Vision^® for ultra-vivid picture quality. The sleek and powerful laptop is priced at Rs. 59,990 at the launch and will be available to pre-order on Flipkart from December 18, 2020, enabling users to experience an ultra-light life-on-the-go.

Nokia PureBook X14

Vipul Mehrotra, Vice President – Nokia Brand Partnerships, said “Launching the Nokia brand into this new product category is testament to our successful collaboration with Flipkart. We are excited to offer consumers in India a Nokia branded laptop which brings innovation to address a gap in the market, as well as the style, performance and reliability that the Nokia brand is known for.”

Dev Iyer, Vice President – Private Brands at Flipkart, said, “At Flipkart, it is our constant endeavor to have our fingers on the pulse of consumers' needs. As consumers continue to stay indoors and design their work from home lifestyles, their needs when it comes to high-end value electronics have taken center focus. With the Nokia PureBook X14 laptop, our effort is to provide our customers a product that not only caters to their multifunctionality needs but also ensures supreme visual and processing quality - catering to both their personal and professional needs. We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with Nokia in our shared goal of providing for the needs of Indian consumers.”

The Nokia PureBook X14 offers an immersive audio-visual experience with Dolby Vision® & Dolby Atmos® for headphones feature. The laptop is powered by an Intel i5 10th Gen quad-core processor with up to 4.2 GHz turbo frequency and comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed. The latest-gen processor coupled with a 512GB NVMe SSD enables super-fast boot-up, processing as well as delivers great performance during simulations, data crunching and content creation. The HD IR webcam with Windows Hello face unlock, backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness, and the precision touchpad with multiple gesture options enable great functionality and ease of use while working from home.

With online education and “work from home” becoming a norm, the demand for laptops has grown by over 2.3X, with Flipkart emerging as a key shopping destination for consumers. Analysis of millions of customer reviews and a study of the laptop market have revealed a high demand for attributes such as premium picture quality, multifunctionality, ultra-lightweight, and sleek design. Guided by these insights, Flipkart, along with Nokia, is looking to address the requirements of contemporary laptop users, who often juggle between work and home.

Below are key specifications of Nokia PureBook X14.

Feature	Description
Sleek and elegant design	1.1 kg ultra-light 14" FDH screen 16.8 mm sleek 4.8 mm bezels with 86% Screen-to-body ratio Matte Black finish
Processing powerhouse	Intel Core i5 10th Gen processor 1.6 GHz Base frequency with up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency 512 GB NVMe SSD 8 GB DD4 RAM Windows 10 Home Plus
Impeccable viewing experience	14" full HD LED-backlit screen Dolby Vision for an enhanced & brilliant visual experience 4.8 mm slim bezels (2 sides) with 86% screen-to-body ratio 16.7 million colors and up to 250 nits brightness IPS panel for up to 178* viewing angles with image consistency and color accuracy.
Immersive audio experience	Dolby Atmos®
Accessibility and security	Face Unlock with Windows Hello-certified HD IR Webcam Backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness 1.4 mm Key Travel Precision touchpad with multiple gesture options for smooth transitions and maximum productivity
Integrated Intel Ultra HD Graphics	Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics with 1.1 GHz Turbo GPU 4K Support Enabled Intel® Quick Sync Video  Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Seamless wireless connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi for internet connectivity for surfing, downloading, uploading or streaming content Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless streaming and data transfers
All round connectivity	USB 3.1x2 / USB 2.0 x1 / USB type C 3.1 x1 HDMI x 1 RJ45 x 1 Audio out x 1, MIC In x 1
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours of battery life with 65 W charger

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Nokia 2 with '2 Day Battery Life' launched in India for Rs 6999/, will be available from Nov 24

HMD Global, manufacturer of Nokia Smartphones has today announced launch of Nokia 2 in India. The phone will be available for Rs 6,999/- from 24 November in leading retail stores. It comes in three colours in Pewter/Black, Pewter/White and Copper/Black. 

Nokia 2

The main highlight of Nokia 2 is its claim to offer 2 days of battery life backed on its massive 4100 mAh battery, which makes it direct competitor to Redmi 4 which comes with same battery power. The device also relies on its simplistic design and pure Android experience apart from 'The Nokia' brand to attract customers.

Nokia 2 comes with a 5-inch 720p display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor combined with 1 GB RAM. Nokia 2 comes with 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera. The phone comes with 8 GB internal storage which can be further expanded using microSD card.

Nokia 2 runs on pure stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box with a promise to get update of Android 8.0 Oreo very soon. 

Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head - India, HMD Global, said: “Nokia 2 is a smartphone

that is built keeping the Indian consumer in mind. It is a smartphone people can rely on without

subconsciously rationing their battery usage. Every component of the Nokia 2 – from the display to

battery, chipset to system design – has been engineered to draw as little power as possible from the

huge battery. This gives fans a long-lasting phone they can rely on. In addition, a great display and

pure, secure Android means you don't have to do less with your Nokia 2 to preserve longevity, it has been built to give you the freedom to do more."

Jio customers can enjoy additional 45 GB 4G Data on Nokia 2 i.e. 5 GB additional 4G data on every recharge of Rs. 309 or above, limited to 9 recharges till August 31, 2018. All Nokia 2 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1000/- in the introductory period.

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Nokia eyes return of old glory days with launch of Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones today launched a new generation of Nokia smartphones in India. The new range combines superior craftsmanship with distinctive and premium design along with powerful entertainment features – all this integrated with a pure and latest Android experience, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way. Nokia 3 goes on sale on 16th of June and will be available across top mobile retailers in India. Consumers can pre-book their Nokia 5 starting July 7 select mobile retail outlets across key cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Calicut and Nokia 6 will be available exclusive on Amazon.in; registrations begin July 14.

At the launch of the new range of smartphones, Ajey Mehta, Vice President India, HMD Global, said, “Nokia is a trusted and well-loved brand across the world and especially in India. Today’s announcement scripts a new chapter for Nokia phones in this country as we set out to capture the hearts and minds of an entirely new generation of fans through an inspiring and purpose-led approach. The new line-up comprising the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and the Nokia 3 is visually stunning and will always be available out-of-the-box with the latest and pure version of Android. We intend to break the clutter in a market dominated by undifferentiated products by providing a great user experience while living up to the Nokia brand promise of simplicity, trust, reliability and quality.”

Commenting on the partnership with HMD, Manish Tiwary, Vice President, Category Management, Amazon India said, “We are thrilled to be the partner-of-choice for the iconic phone brand - Nokia. We are delighted to offer customers exclusive access to Nokia 6 where, with a single sign-on, Amazon Prime customers can experience the best of Amazon in shipping, shopping, streaming and reading along with an exclusive Daily Deal widget. Smartphones have been a top selling category at Amazon with several exclusive offerings and we continue to expand the selection, providing our customers access to millions of products at the best prices.”

Drawing on the hallmarks of the Nokia phone heritage of quality, simplicity and reliability, the range is designed for a new generation of fans.

Nokia 6

Nokia 6: Powerful entertainment experience and superior craftsmanship; available exclusively on Amazon.in

Nokia 6 comes with 5.5” full HD screen, the unibody of the Nokia 6 is crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminium and is perfect for those who want a robust phone with outstanding entertainment credentials. The smart audio amplifier with dual speakers allow consumers to experience a deep bass and unmatched clarity, whilst Dolby Atmos® sound delivers a powerfully moving entertainment experience.

With outstanding colour reproduction, the Nokia 6 has a fully laminated display stack delivering excellent sunlight readability without compromising the slim form. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 mobile platform and the Qualcomm® Adreno™ 505 graphics processor, the Nokia 6 strikes the perfect balance between performance and power consumption, designed   to   deliver   premium   quality   entertainment   with   battery   life   to   spare, maximising your entertainment experience on the go.  The Nokia 6 is available in four distinct colours – Matte Black, Silver, Tempered Blue and Copper – and will be available on Amazon.in at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 14,999/-.

The new Nokia 6 is available with a special offer - Prime members get Rs. 1000 back when they purchase the device using Amazon Pay balance and all Nokia 6 customers get 80% off on Kindle eBooks up to Rs.300. Also on the new Nokia 6, using a single sign-on to pre-installed Amazon apps and deals widget, consumers get easy access to their personalized deals, content, order history, wish list, and shipment update. Amazon Prime Members can also effortlessly access tens of thousands of movies and TV shows, over 3M eBooks, free one and two-day shipping and so much more.

In addition, Vodafone consumers will get 10GB data per month @ Rs. 249** per month for 5 months on their Nokia 6. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com

Nokia 5: Seamless, premium and durable design

The Nokia 5 has been precision engineered out of a single block of 6000 series aluminium to create a perfect pillowed body that flows seamlessly into the laminated 5.2” IPS HD display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass. Featuring a ground-breaking innovation in antenna design the Nokia 5 brings robust structural integrity, attention to detail and the quality of a high-end flagship. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 mobile platform, Nokia 5 delivers excellent battery life, improved graphics performance – all in a package that perfectly balances everyday usability with a premium quality design. With additional features including an 8MP, 84-degree wide-angle front facing camera – to squeeze even more scene into your selfie – and excellent sunlight and low light screen visibility, there are plenty of reasons to keep the Nokia 5 out of your pocket and in your hand where it belongs. The Nokia 5 is available in four distinct colours – Matte Black, Silver, Tempered Blue and Copper – and will retail at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 12,899/-. Vodafone consumers will get 5GB data per month @ Rs. 149** per month for 3 months on their Nokia 5. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com

Nokia 3: Superior craftsmanship at an affordable price

This stunning new smartphone is designed to deliver an outstanding experience with unprecedented value.  The Nokia 3 features a precision machined aluminium frame forged out of a single piece of aluminium, offering exceptional structural integrity and protection where it counts. Featuring a fully laminated 5” IPS display with no air gap and sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the Nokia 3 offers durability and superb clarity delivering a viewing experience that is second to none. With fewer reflections thanks to the polarised screen, the experience is crisp and clear offering unbeatable visibility even in bright sunlight. With seamlessly integrated 8MP wide aperture cameras (front and back), the Nokia 3 packs a truly premium quality smartphone experience into its compact and elegant form. The Nokia 3 is available in four distinct colours – Matte Black, Silver White, Tempered Blue and Copper White – and will retail at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 9,499/-. Vodafone consumers will get 5GB data per month @ Rs. 149** per month for 3 months on their Nokia 3. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com

Always Pure Android

All Nokia smartphones will be shipped with the latest pure Android OS. With guaranteed monthly security updates, Nokia smartphones will always be safe, up-to-date and clutter-free – putting choice at the heart of the consumer experience.  And with the Nougat comes the latest features including Doze, which saves battery life while the phone is in a pocket or bag. The new Nokia smartphones also feature Google’s most recent innovation, the Google Assistant, building further on a great Android experience. Our teams have worked together to ensure conversations with the Google Assistant happen seamlessly on Nokia smartphones.

Channel and after sales strategy:

HMD Global has appointed over 400 distributors in India to support its range of smartphones and feature phones. Through this network, Nokia smartphones and featurephones will be available at more than 80,000 retail outlets across the country.

The company is also investing in a robust after-sales network branded Nokia Mobile Care. By June end, over 300 cities will have a Nokia Mobile Care presence. In addition, consumers will have the opportunity to avail a device pick-up/drop service in 100 more cities. For the new age millennial consumer, we will also have Nokia Mobile Care support in the form of voice and web support.

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Nokia Asha 502 vs Nokia X

There are very few options in market for budget smartphones buyers who are looking to buy a decent phone under 10K, phones available in this price segment are either Samsung Galaxy variants kind of phones with very low specs or phones from Indian manufacturers such as Micromax, LAVA, Karbonn etc where investing money is like a gamble due to lack of after sales support and service, no word on software update and low build quality and performance.

Then there is Nokia (soon to be Microsoft Mobile) in market with its budget phones in form of Asha series and the newly launched Android based phone Nokia X. Recently Nokia launched Nokia Asha 502 and Nokia X in India. In fact Nokia has few more devices in this price segment as they realize this is the segment where most of the phones are sold in India. We will discuss about Asha 502 and Nokia X in this post. Let’s see what these devices hold within them and which one has an upper hand over the other.

Nokia Asha 502

Nokia Asha 502 is third in the series after Asha 500 and Asha 501.

Hardware: Asha 502 comes with a 3-inch screen with 240x320p resolution; 5MP rear camera with LED flash , no front facing camera; 64 MB RAM, microSD card support up to 32GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0. As earlier devices from series Asha 502 comes with different color options viz. white, black, red, blue  and yellow.  Asha 502 is fueled by 1010 mAh battery and comes with Accelerometer and proximity sensors. 4GB memory card comes in package.

Nokia Asha 502

Software: Asha 502 run on Asha software platform 1.1.1, with Nokia Smartlane feature which enables users to navigate to their favorite apps easier and faster. You will be disappointed if you are looking for android or windows phone smoothness.  You can access important apps such as Gmail, Facebook, whatsapp, linkedin, WeChat etc on this device.

Pros: Low price, Availability of popular apps, LED flash with 5MP camera for an entry level phone.

Cons: Sluggish UI, Lack of internal memory, No 3G support (but for the price offered one should not expect much)

Price: Nokia Asha 502 is available for Rs 4,302 online at shopclues  at time of writing this post.

Nokia X

Nokia X is Nokia’s first phone running on Android (forked Android) which was launched at a rate of slightly higher than Rs 8,000.   

Hardware: On hardware part, Nokia X is powered by 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 512 MB RAM. Nokia X comes with 4 GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card. It sports a 4 inch WVGA LCD display. Nokia X camera is a 3 MP camera and does not have any flash light to support it in low light conditions. The body shell is removable which covers 1500 mAh strong battery, two micro-Sim card  and a micro SD card slot.

Nokia X

Software: The phone is running on highly customized version of Android as mentioned earlier, the UI is mix of that of Windows and Asha phones, Tile based launcher is inspired from Windows phone while the fastlane feature which aggregates notifications, open and frequently used applications which can be customized as per user preferences is taken from Asha feature phones. One can go to next screen by swiping left or right , applications are showed up as tiles some of which can be resized as in Windows phones. You will not find app list as in Lumia phones, when any new app is installed it is added to same launcher which may irritate user to scroll down to the complete list of installed apps.

Nokia X comes with number of preinstalled apps such as BBM, Facebook, Twitter, Opera, Skype. Nokia has stripped  off its version of Android from the Google services suite which includes google maps, Gmail, Google search , Google Play Store. However it doesn't mean that users can't install Android apps on Nokia X. Nokia X comes with its own app store and if your favorite application isn't listed on this store you will be redirected to third party Android marketplace such as Apoide, 1Mobile, Slide me.

Nokia X is available in green, red, cyan, black and white. Nokia X is available for Rs 6599 at time of writing this post.

Pros:

Battery: Nokia is known for its devices with longer battery life with 1500 mAh battery it is said to offer 10.5 hours of talk time on 3G connection and up to 22 days in standby mode.
Android on Nokia : For those who are tight on pocket and don’t want to take a chance with local brands for Android based phones.

Cons:

No Google Services: While users can download most of the applications with the options provided by Nokia, still the wide range of applications that Google play hosts will be missed on Nokia X.
Low Specs: There is too much competition for under 10K budget Smartphone, Nokia was expected to come up with decent specs instead it offers a 4 inch display and 3 MP camera that too without flash and no Front camera at all.

The Bottom Line: Both the devices are priced less than 10K but has good difference of around 2000 Rs and so is the difference in hardware specifications. Choice to buy one depends upon your budget and features/specs you are looking for. If you are willing to spend more you can go for Lumia 520 which available for around Rs7800 which is a impressive Windows phone at this price or  If you are not a Nokia fan then you can go for other Indian brands such as Micromax, LAVA, Karbonn etc where you will get decent specification devices for similar price.

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Nokia Normandy running on Android 4.4.1 leaks again

It is now known that Nokia was working on an Android Smartphone as Steven Elop (Executive Vice President, Devices & Services, Nokia Corporation) has mentioned that he had considered Android in past.

In 2011 some images of Nokia N9 were leaked on chinese micro blogging site Weibo. 
Recently famous tipster @evleaks  posted 3 screenshots of Nokia Normandy running on Android, suggesting the phone as a dual sim smartphone targeting emerging markets of India and China, In other screenshots Skype, Viber and the phone dialer with a lock screen notification for calendar , missed calls and messages can be seen. The design looks similar to popular Asha and Lumia series.

Now Normandy has shown up on Antutu benchmark, The screen shot has been shared on Weibo , which reveals the device (model RM-980 A110) is running Android 4.4.1 KitKat.Nokia had developed a forked version of Android, not aligned with the current release by Google, following Amazon’s approach with the Kindle Fire, according to previous rumors. However, not only the screenshot confirms it’s running the latest version of Android, but also boosts the fact that the device is still in works. Among the features, the device may feature a dual-core processor and 5MP rear camera while rest things are still a mystery.
According to Chinese microblogging website Weibo, Nokia RM-980 A110 (aka Normandy) is expected to feature a 4-inch FWVGA display with 480 x 854 resolution and runs on Android 4.4.1 KitKat OS. Other stipulated features include Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and 5 megapixel rear camera.
Details about the launch date and availability of the Nokia's first ever Android smartphone is still scarce. However, according to various media reports, the phone is developed in "full steam" and is likely to hit retail shelves by the end of this year.
However, Lumia and Asha series has helped Nokia to recover a lot but if Nokia would have considered Android at early stages it would haven't lost its loyal customers from markets as India where Nokia was the undisputed king for phones for many years whom it lost to those of Samsung and other Android smartphone makers.
I hope Nokia Normandy aka A110 turns into reality soon and hit the market to spice up the competition.

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Wireless charging- How it works?

Wireless charging or Inductive charging is not a new concept it dates back to late 18th century and when rectifying property of crystals were discovered and in 1904 crystal detectors were developed and applied to radio receivers by our own Jagdish Chandra Bose and others. Crystal radios were popular as they used power of radio signals itself to power headphones.

Inductive charging or Wireless charging uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. To achieve this two devices are coupled such that one device sends energy through inductive coupling to an electrical device which in turn can charge battery or run the device.

Inductive charging became a buzz word in smart phones market when Nokia launched its Lumia phones with the wireless charging feature , however smart phones with wireless charging already existed in market.

Induction chargers are somewhat similar to transformer which uses an induction coil to create an alternate electromagnetic field from a charging base station and another induction coil in the device takes energy from this EM field and converts it back into electrical current to charge the battery.

Advantages

• Low risk of electric shock or shorting out.
• Protected connections- no corrosion as electronics are enclosed and safe from moisture and oxygen.
• More convenient - No need to connect thru a cable device can rest on stand or charging plate.

Disadvantage

• Lower efficiency, waste heat: Main disadvantage of this technology is less efficiency and loss of energy in environment.
• More costly than conventional charging system.

However newer approaches are being made to over come the challenges in wireless charging through the use of ultra thin coils, higher frequencies , and optimized drive electronics.  These technologies provide charging time comparable to conventional wired charging system.

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Nokia Asha - 305 - Decent phone under Rs 5K.

Nokia Asha 305 is one of the simple, less expensive and still "Smart" phone from Nokia under its Asha series. Asha 305 will bring a smile on your face if you are looking for features in a smart phone but doesn't want to spend much on that.It is a dual sim phone , with average length of a bar phone. Nokia Asha 305 comes with three choices of colors - Red, Black and Blue.

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Nokia Lumia 920.. Hope for Nokia in smartphone market - Lumia 920 review

Nokia Lumia 920 is another jewel under Nokia's Lumia flagship, the phone runs on windows phone 8 OS. Powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm Krait  processor with 1 GB RAM, it comes with a pretty cool screen of size 4.5" IPS TFT LCD display and has a high sensitive capacitive touch screen covered Gorilla Glass.The touch screen is so sensitive that one can use it with gloves in his hands this is the first smartphone to support this. One of the major function anyone would love is its inductive charging. Lumia 920 features 8.7 MP camera with pureview technology to let you shoot Blur free images.

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