Oct 26, 2021
JioPhone Next, pegged as world’s most affordable 4G smartphone, is set to be launched around Diwali.
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It will run on Pragati operating system powered by Android and built specifically for India.
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Qualcomm processor on the phone focuses on delivering optimized connectivity and location technologies.
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Will have a host of Jio and Google apps along with features like Voice Assistant, Read Aloud, and night mode picture.
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Will have a language-translation tool as a special feature to enable communication between vernacular speakers.
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JioPhone Next is being made by UTL Neolync, a joint venture between Bangalore-based UTL Group and Neolyns Solutions.
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The company hasn’t revealed the pricing yet, but the phone is expected to be priced Rs 3500-4000.
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May trigger feature phone-to-smartphone migration and activate a hyper-growth period for Indian smartphone market.
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Device likely to be sold exclusively on JioMart and Reliance Digital stores first, along with offline channels.
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