Samsung launches 'Android Go' budget smartphone in India
New Delhi, Aug 28 : Samsung India on Tuesday launched its first "Android Go" budget smartphone named "Galaxy J2 Core" in the country for Rs 6,190.
Android Oreo (Go) is essentially made for entry-level Android smartphones with less than 1GB RAM and hence uses less storage space, less memory and still functions smoothly.
"We are pleased to integrate industry-first smart memory management solutions that allow apps or content on the memory card. We are also partnering with Google in bringing the latest Android experience for entry-level smartphones with Android Oreo (Go Edition) on Galaxy 'J2 Core'," Sumit Walia, Director, Mobile business, Samsung India, said in a statement.
The smartphone features 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera and comes with a 5-inch display.
The device is powered by Samsung's proprietary Exynos processor that is especially tuned for Android Oreo (Go Edition), the company claimed.
The device comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 256GB via an external memory card.
"J2 COre" Android Go smartphone is available in gold, blue and black colours across all retail stores and Samsung's e-shop website.
Originally announced at Google I/O 2017 annual developer conference, this OS is a toned down version of the latest Android Oreo OS which is currently present in high-end devices.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
