Sony Xperia C3 selfie focused handset launched in India at Rs 23990

The Sony Xperia C3 has been launched India with a 5MP wide-angle front camera that’s accompanied by flash and several other features aimed at tempting those bitten by the selfie bug. After having been unveiled back in July, this smartphone is expected to hit the Indian market in its dual SIM version on September 1 at Rs 23990.

Like we said, a powerful camera and a flash have been granted to its front lens to emphasize its positioning as a selfie phone. On its rear, it houses an 8MP camera which too has a flash sitting beside it. The Xperia C3 handset delivers its visuals on a 5.5-inch 720p HD display, and runs on a Snapdragon 400 chipset equipped with a 1.2GHz quad core CPU.

Android 4.4 KitKat is the OS that’s powering it from within, while keeping it going between recharges at the wall outlet is a 2500mAh battery. The device grabs 1GB worth of RAM and 8GB of storage which can be expanded further owing to the presence of a microSD card slot on the phone.

If you’re interested, here’s a quick glance at all the specs of the Sony Xperia C3 handset:

- Display: 5.5-inch, 720p HD
- Processor: 1.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 400
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable)
- OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Camera: 5MP front with flash, 8MP rear with flash
- Battery: 2500mAh
- Weight: 150gm
- Dimensions: 156mm x 78.5mm x 7.6mm

September 1 is when the Sony Xperia C3 will be going on sale in India at the aforementioned price of Rs 23990.

Instagram launches time-lapse video app for iPhone

Facebook-owned photo-sharing service Instagram on Tuesday launched an application for capturing time-lapse videos using Apple mobile devices.

The Hyperlapse "app" was designed to let people easily make high-quality time-lapse videos even while moving around with a smartphone, according to Instagram.

Hyperlapse videos can be saved on mobile devices and shared on Instagram.

"From documenting your whole commute in seconds or the preparation of your dinner from start to finish to capturing an entire sunset as it unfolds, we're thrilled about the creative possibilities Hyperlapse unlocks," Instagram said in a blog post.

Hyperlapse applications were made available only for mobile devices powered by Apple software.

Market research firm eMarketer said in a report in March that nearly 35 million people in America accessed Instagram at least once each month as of the end of 2013, a jump of more than 30% from a year earlier.

And the report said nearly 25% of smartphone users in the United States will use Instagram at least once a month by the end of this year -- bringing the total user base to more than 40 million.

Instagram in November began displaying ads as Facebook moved to start making money from the smartphone photo sharing service it bought in a billion-dollar deal in early 2012.