Spice and Google have launched Spice Dream Uno H Android One smartphone with complete Hindi language support, including complete Hindi keyboard, voice input and Hindi versions of popular Google products such as Android OS, Chrome, Search, YouTube and Google Maps. It has exclusive Hindi applications such as Aajtak, Sony live and Hungama.
It has been especially designed for the 300 million Hindi speaking people focusing on states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and the rest of the country, says the company.
Apart from this, the Spice Dream Uno H shares similar design and specifications as the Spice Dream Uno that was launched few months back that includes, 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 processor, Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) OS, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot, 3G connectivity, Dual SIM support and a 1700mAh battery.
Commenting on the launch, Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility Ltd, said:
Keeping in line with our shared philosophy of bringing the best in technology at an affordable price, we are delighted to partner with Google to launch India’s first truly Hindi phone – the Spice Dream Uno H. We firmly believe that this revolutionary phone will contribute immensely in connecting the 300 million Hindi speaking masses to the internet with its useful applications such as Google Search, YouTube and Google Maps. After successful launching the Android One with Google in September this year, this is our next step towards making smartphones more accessible to the Hindi speaking population in the country.
Caesar Sengupta, VP, Product, Google, said:
Google has been pleased to work with Spice over the last few months on Android One — a program designed to help bring high-quality, affordable Android devices to everyone. We are excited by the launch of the second Spice Android One smartphone, this time targeting Hindi users. This is another step in empowering the next billion people.
The Spice Dream Uno H is priced at Rs. 6499 and will be available through major retail stores across India.