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MWC 2015 in Pictures

MWC 2015 in Pictures

MWC 2015 in Pictures

The Mobile World Congress 2015 (March 2 to March 5) is upon us, and is expected to see major launches by the biggest smartphone manufacturers, from Samsung to HTC, Microsoft and Sony. Check out the latest launches in the pages ahead.

MWC 2015 in Pictures

Vivo X5Max Plus packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a front 5-megapixel camera backed with a 2300mAh battery.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2+ features a 6-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) TFT display, packs a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek MTK6592M processor and runs Cyanogen OS 11 with single-SIM support.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Microsoft Lumia 640 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 1GB of RAM.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL features a large 5.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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Lenovo A7000 is backed by a 2900mAh battery, measures 152.6x76.2x7.99mm and weighs 140 grams.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

The dual-SIM Lenovo Vibe Shot runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution, 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera and a 2400mAh battery, rated to deliver a talk time of up to 13 hours, and standby time up to 779 hours.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with an Exmor RS sensor, and a 5-megapixel front-facing with a wide-angle lens camera.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

The 6.1mm-thick Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE has IP65 and IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, and can survive immersion up to 30 minutes in 1.5 metres of water.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Lenovo Ideapad Miix 300 sports an 8-inch WUXGA (1280x800 pixel) IPS display, weighs 360 grams, and measures 130x215x9.3mm.
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Gionee Elife S7 with a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) Super Amoled display is a dual-SIM smartphone that runs the company's Amigo 3.0 UI on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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Archos 62 Xenon is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek processor with 1GB of RAM and comes with 2300mAh battery.
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The Android 4.4 KitKat-based Archos 50 Oxygen + comes with 16GB inbuilt storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card (up to 64GB).
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Archos 59 Xenon sports a 5.9-inch HD display, powered by 1.3GHz processor alongside 1GB RAM and 5-megapixel rear camera.
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Archos 52 Platinum comes with 5.20-inch display, 8-megapixel rear and 2-mgeapixel front facing cameras.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Alcatel has also collaborated with Orange to launch its Firefox OS-based Alcatel Orange Klif. The dual-SIM supporting smartphone features a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480 pixels) resolution display and includes 256MB of RAM and 512MB of inbuilt storage.
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Lenovo Pocket Projector comes with a 50-lumens high-contrast display that according to company can be projected at up to 110-inches on screen/ wall/ roof. It includes a 90-degree hinge, up to 2.5 hours of battery life, and a microSD card (up to 32GB) expandability option.
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Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 features a 10.1-inch full-HD (1920x1080 pixel) IPS display with 10-point multi-touch. The tablet runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, with an Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade due in June.
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The 4G LTE version of Lenovo Tab 2 A8 LTE weighs 360 grams and comes in Pearl White, Ebony, Midnight Blue, and Neon Pink colours, and features stereo speakers.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

The LTE variant of Tab 2 A10-70 features a single Micro-SIM. It bears a massive 7000mAh battery with up to 15.5 hours of battery life.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Lenovo Tab 2 A8 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, and comes with an 8-inch HD IPS display with 5-point multi-touch.
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The highlight of the ZTE Grand S3 smartphone is the eye-based biometric solution from EyeVerify. According to the company the solution utilises "vein patterns in the human eye" to unlock the handset.
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With a a thickness of 7.28mm, Huawei touts the MediaPad X2 as the "world's slimmest 7-inch phablet".
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Acer Liquid Jade Z features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS OGS display with sports Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection.
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Acer Liquid Z220 is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 1GB of RAM.
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Acer Liquid Z520 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and comes with a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels).
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The 3G-enabled Acer Liquid M220 bears 4GB of inbuilt storage with an expansion option via microSD card (unspecified storage limit) and is backed by a 1300mAh battery.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

HTC One M9 sports an all-metal unibody design and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with the company's brand new Sense 7 UI on top.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Acording to Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has the "world's first curved display on both sides." The S6 Edge runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and features a 14nm octa-core mobile processor with 64-bit capability.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

Samsung Galaxy S6 feature 5.1-inch Quad HD (1440x2560 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 577ppi. The handset is powered by octa-core (quad-core 2.1GHz+ quad-core 1.5GHz) processor coupled with 3GB of RAM.
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Huawei Watch features a 400x400 pixel 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a pixel density of 286 ppi. The smartwatch also features a heart rate monitor and a motion sensor, both of which will appeal to fitness enthusiasts.
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Huawei Talkband N1 appears to be geared towards fitness enthusiasts who prefer to listen to music while exercising. The earphones come with 4GB storage that allows you to play music directly off the earphones, without requiring a smartphone or any music player.
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Huawei Talkband B2 wristband comes with Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, which allows it to sync with devices running iOS 7 (and higher) and Android 4.0 (and higher). onwards) The wearable comes with a 6-axis motion sensor that allows it to track your activity and sleep.
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MWC 2015 in Pictures

GPS, shock resistant and Bluetooth 4.0 enabled, HTC Grip smartband features a 1.8-inch 32x160 pixel PMOLED mono flexible display, 16MB of storage, 8MB of SRAM and comes with 100mAh rechargeable battery.
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About The Campaign

About The Campaign

NDTV along with Mastercard is launching a multi-platform campaign “Cashless Bano India”, to create digital awareness and educate the masses about digital payment solutions for day to day transactions.

The campaign aims to take the message of a cash free India to the country, and will charter a blue print which can help all stakeholders to become a part of the digital revolution.

We aim to reach out to people and educate them on:

1) Digital and financial literacy

2) New generation digital payment solutions

3) Enabling merchants and consumers to understand and adopt secured and safe payment Solutions

4) Ease of usage at point of sales

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  • Amitabh Kant
    In the next 3 to 4 years, India will technologically leap forward. Every person with a mobile will become a walking ATMAmitabh KantCEO, NITI Aayog
  • Ari Sarker
    The banking industry is going to move away from the practice of a blended merchant rate, we will have a separate cost for credit and debitAri SarkerCo-President, Asia Pacific, Mastercard
  • Sunil Mehta
    Security is an ongoing process. Nothing can be absolutely secure. We need to solve problems on an everyday basisSunil MehtaMD and CEO, Punjab National Bank
  • Praveen Khandelwal
    There should be no transaction costs on merchants or consumers. This should be covered by government subsidiesPraveen KhandelwalGeneral Secretary, The Confederation of All India Traders
  • Dr Arvind Virmani
    At least for the next 5 years or so, cellphones would be the best medium to reach people throughDr Arvind VirmaniPresident, Forum for Strategic Initiatives and Former Chief Economic Advisor