Microsoft launched 'Lumia 530' in India

Microsoft Devices, on Monday officially launched its new Lumia 530 Dual Sim, claiming it to be the most affordable handset under the Lumia brand till date, in India.

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Microsoft Devices, on Monday officially launched its new Lumia 530 Dual Sim, claiming it to be the most affordable handset under the Lumia brand till date, in India.

The new Lumia 530 will provide a powerful entry to Windows Phone 8.1 with a Quad Core processor, delivering faster and smoother user experience, he said.

It will expand the reach of Window Phone as the first Lumia introduced at such an affordable price, allowing more people to enjoy Lumia innovations and Microsoft services similar to those offered in high-end Lumia smartphones, Sridhar said.

This includes the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, including one swipe notifications from Action Center and the fast Word Flow keyboard, he said, adding, seamless integration with Microsoft services such as Skype and Microsoft Office, available right out of the box.