Homegrown tech company Intex launches becomes the first Indian company to launch a wearable device that runs on Android.
The company launched a smartwatch called IRist at Mobile World Congress 2015, Shanghai.
IRist will be available in India from the first week of August 2015 exclusively on eBay, and will be priced at Rs 11,999.
IRist supports 3G SIM and standalone calling feature and packs in a 5 megapixel camera along with a 32GB of expandable memory.
The IRist comes loaded with a 600 mAh battery and 512 MB RAM. Intex’s smartwatch is powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor that runs on an Android OS, Kitkat 4.4.2 operating system.
We are stepping into a new era of innovation with the launch of the IRist. Today through this platform we have established our brand as a global dimensional entity that believes in bringing the best in class technology through its products. With the announcement of this new wearable by Intex, we are introducing a different category of products to our audience. We aim at taking home the advanced technology by our brand in order to familiarize the masses with the feature rich products which add convenience to their lives. We have always believed in improving the quality of life of people by empowering them with latest technological products at affordable price.
– Mr. Keshav Bansal, Director, Intex Technologies
The smart watch also comes with a sturdy 1.56 inch scratch free Sapphire glass with 240x240 resolution that reproduces 16million colours.
The IRist comes in three stunningly designed color variants of Black, Pink and Orange. The IRist cometes with the likes of Moto 360 and the Apple Watch in the Indian market and is water and dust resistant.
Watch this space for the review of the Intex IRist smartwatch.
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