The handset packs a 4.5-inch screen, 1GHz dual-core processor

Jul 4, 2013 12:11 GMT  ·  By

Phone maker Spice has made a new Android-based smartphone official in India, namely the Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro, a device that features the Spice Cloud service right from the start.

The handset is set to arrive on shelves in the coming days, featuring a price tag of INR 7,990 ($132 / €102) attached to it.

The Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro was unveiled with a 4.5-inch FWVGA touchscreen display and with a 1GHz dual-core processor inside, as well as with a 5-megapixel photo snapper on the back.

The specifications list of the device also includes a 1.3MP camera on the front, a 1700 mAh battery, dual-SIM capabilities, support for 3G connectivity, and Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Via the aforementioned Spice Cloud service, the new Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro provides users with 2GB of free cloud storage, as well as with a series of other features, including remote lock and wipe support, AndroidOS reports.

Furthermore, the service powers capabilities such as auto sync and backup of data, while also enabling users to locate the device, should it get lost or stolen.

“The potential for Cloud services uptake in India and other emerging markets is phenomenal. Spice consumers will enjoy enormous benefits from Cloud services, including the flexibility to access files and data anywhere,” T M Ramakrishnan, CEO – Devices, S Mobility Ltd., said.

“They can even use the remote wipe option in case of theft or loss of their smartphones, ensuring data security. The Cloud services reflect Spice’s focus on constant innovation and technology advancement to deliver superlative user experience.”

The Spice Cloud service provides users with access to data on multiple devices, while also being capable of retrieving the call log, a feature that sets it apart from other cloud services, Spice notes.

“Users can access files, big or small, on the go; make a backup; share it with million others with Spice cloud storage services,” Spice says.