India-based subsidiary of Reliance Communications, AirTyme Communications has recently introduced its first Android smartphone named ‘AirTyme Picasso DG50’ in the Indian market. Previously, the company had unveiled easy on the pocket 3G phones such as Flaunt and Torrid. Now, AirTyme has thrown its hat in an extremely affluent Android smartphone market with Picasso DG50, which is running on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread operating system. The name Picasso is given to the device after the famous painter and this device is destined to cater to the intellect and the creative spark in users, according to Gaurav Narang, AirTyme’s director of operations in a press release.

Today’s tech market is chock full with the smartphones, and customers give a preference to the device that is both feature-rich and easy to use. The company claims that, the Picasso DG50 will surely delight the customers in both the aspects. The artistic motifs of the device along with fine finish and beautiful lines will surely dazzle the customers. Picasso DG50 is featured with 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive Multi-touch screen having a resolution of 320X480 pixels.
It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash & autofocus, which can be used to capture images instantly. The social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are also supported by this device, by means of which users can share images instantly with buddies and relatives. As well as, there is a VGA front-facing camera for video calling through Wi-Fi or 3G networks. It has 512 MB RAM as well as it get a Micro SD card slot, that supports up to 32 GB.
One of the major attractions of this device is that, it comes with Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM) functionality, which means users can take advantage of 2 network carriers with their favorite plans in just one device. As the device is based on Android OS, users can enjoy online shopping and also play games. The device supports music with multiple formats. The device features GPS functionality for easier navigation as well as there is a built-in FM Radio. Picasso DG50 is packed with a 1450 mAH battery.
The device is also packed with other ordinary features such as Bluetooth, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS, 3.5mm jack and whole host of sensors. The company has offered Picasso DG50 in only two colours: Garnet and Smoky Grey. Albeit the device is not launched officially, it can be purchased from online retailers like Homeshop18 and Infibeam at a price tag of Rs 6,999.
Features and Specifications of AirTyme Picasso DG50:
- Operating System: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
- Display: 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive Multi-touch screen
- Display Resolution: 320 X 480 pixels
- Dual SIM: GSM + GSM
- 3G Quad Band: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
- Processor Speed: 1.0 GHz single-core
- RAM: 512 MB
- Internal Memory: 1 GB
- External Memory: up to 32 GB
- Rear Camera: 5 MP with LED Flash & autofocus
- Front Camera: VGA
- Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
- Bluetooth: V2.0
- Battery: 1450 mAh
- Other Features: GPS with steering, USB Port, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Confirmation Tape, whole host of sensors, FM Radio, Audio Player, Confirmation Player
Sir,it has 2 main problems : 1) downloading application from google play is really poor and poor(slower) . 2) Battery drainage is so fast… Sir I will be grateful if u judge me any solution for it quickly….waiting for your reply..