HTC has launched its ChaCha smartphone in India for Rs 15,990 in
association with Tata DoCoMo. This social networking phone features a
dedicated Facebook key, runs on a 800MHz processor, has an internal
memory of 512 MB (expandable up to 32 GB) and is based on Android 2.3
aka Gingerbread. As expected, Tata DoCoMo has also bundled 3 GB of free
data usage for three months and three hours of free mobile TV service
for all its 3G subscribers (prepaid & postpaid). Tata DoCoMo 2G
pre-paid users will get 3 GB of free data usage and 300 minutes of free
local calling (Tata to Tata) valid for a period of three months whereas
2G post-paid users will get 1 GB of free data usage and 100 minutes of
free local calling (Tata to Tata) each month for a period of 3 months.
Hit the break for the press release.
New Delhi, India – July 20, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Tata DOCOMO,
the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, today announced the launch of
the HTC ChaCha in India. The HTC ChaCha features a dedicated Facebook
button that allows you to share just about anything at a single touch.
The one-touch access to Facebook service has been integrated throughout
the HTC Sense experience. The sleek, affordable yet feature-packed
smartphone combines a 2.6-inch touch screen with a full QWERTY keypad.
Under the bundle offer, Tata DOCOMO 3G prepaid customers can avail
3GB free data valid for a period of 90 days whereas 1GB free data is
offered free each month to postpaid customers across all 3G circles
valid for 90 days. All 3G customers will also get 3 hour of free Mobile
TV that includes data access charges valid for 90 days.
While Tata DOCOMO 2G prepaid customers can avail 3GB free data and
300 Tata to Tata local calling valid for a period of 90 days whereas 1GB
free data and 100 minutes Tata to Tata calling is offered free each
month for 3 months to postpaid customers across all 2G circles.
“At HTC, we have always strived to take mobility experience to newer
levels and add multi dimensions to our devices. Featuring a dedicated
Facebook button and one-touch Facebook access, the HTC ChaCha aims to
make it simpler and convenient for its users to share and connect
through their favourite social networking site,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India.
“We are extremely pleased to launch the HTC ChaCha in India with Tata
DOCOMO, and are positive that this social smartphone will garner a
favorable response from Indian mobile phone users,” he added.
Introducing new smart device for Tata DOCOCMO customers, Mr Sunil Tandon, Head – Mobility Services & Devices Management, Tata Teleservices Limited,
said “Devices are an important element of the entire 3G ecosystem to
drive penetration and increase the adoption of 3G services. Tata DOCOMO
partners with various smart phone handset makers and is taking a
conscious leap in co-promotion that is not only affordable but in-built
with rich features and capabilities. In the recent past we launched HTC
Desire & HTC Mozart for Tata DOCOMO customers across our circles of
operation and going forward will continue to work together to bring
innovative valued based products and services on GSM platform.”
Stay connected with the smartphone for the Facebook generation – HTC ChaCha
The HTC ChaCha smartphone is designed to provide a seamless, social
experience by enabling you to stay in touch with your friends anytime,
anywhere. The unique tilt design shapes the display and physical QWERTY
keyboard so it is easy to view and comfortable to type. The
uniquely-styled spacious keyboard on the HTC ChaCha has been designed to
make typing a breeze. Capture special moments in crisp details, using
the 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus and LED flash. The phone is
also equipped with a VGA front-facing camera. The ChaCha smartphone
brings the Internet to your fingertips with a 2.6-inch, 480 x 320
resolution landscape touch screen.
The Facebook button on HTC ChaCha is context-aware, with options to
share content or updates through Facebook with a single press of the
button. You can update your status, upload a photo, share a Website,
post what song you are listening to, ‘check in’ to a location and more
through the dedicated Facebook button. For example, you can take a
photograph of friends on your phone and upload it instantly to Facebook
by simply pressing the button. Or let your friends know what song you’re
listening to by pressing the button while listening to music on the
phone. The track is automatically identified and shared on Facebook.
The HTC ChaCha makes it simple to stay in touch with your friends
using Facebook Chat on your phone and you can even chat with multiple
friends on Facebook. Your Facebook messages and conversations appear as
text messages, making it simpler for you to read and browse through
them.
The new HTC ChaCha is powered by the latest Android operating system,
and features HTC Sense to integrate Facebook throughout the HTC Sense
experience. The latest updates from your Facebook account are displayed
right on your home screen. The dialer screen on the phone tells you
whether your Facebook friend’s birthday is approaching. You can also use
your phone’s existing contacts to help you connect with them on
Facebook or personalize your handset further.
Pricing & Availability
The new HTC ChaCha will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 15,990 at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Prices may vary according to the local applicable taxes
