Flipkart, India’s largest ecommerce platform, is all set to launch its own smartphone Capture+ in November this year. The phone will be produced under its ‘Made For India’ private label arm ‘Billion,’ headed by Group Chairman, Sachin Bansal.
Priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 32 GB model and at Rs. 12,999 for the 64 GB model, the smartphone will be available on the ecommerce platform from 15 November, 2017. According to the Billion Category Head Hrishikesh Thite, the phone has been designed, engineered, manufactured and tested in India.
Capture+ will pack a dual camera with super night mode for capturing pictures in low light and Bokeh effect. Along with a 13 megapixel dual rear camera with dual tone flash and an 8 megapixel front camera, the phone will also support turbocharging with a 3,500mAh battery. Powered by a Qualcomm SD625 octa core processor with a 4GB RAM, Capture+ will run on stock Android Nougat and will come with unlimited cloud storage and a full HD display. Designed and manufactured by Smartron, Flipkart has tied up with close to 130 service centers across 125 cities across India for its launch.
Speaking about the new smartphone, Flipkart co founder and Executive Chairman, Sachin Bansal said, “Billion aims to make high quality everyday products accessible to all Indians who are today limited by choice and budget when it comes to world class quality. By making these products in India, we will create an impact on both the manufacturing ecosystem in the country and the skills of young workers. Doing this in the fast growing, high tech segments like smartphones will magnify this impact on the nation.” Bansal further added, more products across categories such as large appliances will also be launched under the Billion brand over the coming months.
Flipkart is the exclusive launch partner of smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo and Oppo. According to the research firm RedSeer Consulting, India is the second largest market for smartphones across the world and Flipkart owns 70% market share of the online smartphones market in India. Currently, the overall smartphone sale accounts for more than 50% of all the ecommerce sale in India.
CoRover has launched BharatGPT Mini, India’s first offline multilingual AI model, at VivaTech 2025 in Paris, with the event officiated by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. This innovative Small Language Model (SLM), featuring around 534 million parameters, is specifically designed for edge devices and low-compute environments, enabling robust AI capabilities without the need for cloud connectivity. Its ability to function entirely offline and support 14 Indic languages makes it a powerful tool for digital inclusion, particularly in rural and remote regions where internet access is limited.
BharatGPT Mini’s architecture is optimized for deployment across various sectors, including healthcare, education, banking, and governance, allowing citizens to interact with essential services in their native languages. The model can be integrated into small businesses, government offices, and other organizations through the CoRover Builder platform, which offers a no-code solution for deploying AI assistants across web, telephony, and IoT systems. By processing data locally and encrypting it on-device, BharatGPT Mini ensures strong privacy and data sovereignty, aligning with India’s strategic goal of developing indigenous AI solutions.
The launch has garnered strong support from both the Indian government and industry leaders, who see BharatGPT Mini as a catalyst for democratizing access to digital services. CoRover anticipates significant growth in the adoption of Small Language Models, with early feedback indicating a substantial increase in project demand. As CoRover looks to expand its expertise globally, BharatGPT Mini stands out as a scalable, multilingual, and privacy-centric solution, setting a new standard for inclusive and sovereign AI innovation in India’s diverse landscape.
Kerala-based startup E-Quark Molecule Innovations Pvt Ltd, headquartered in Thrissur, has introduced an innovative device called Keratin that combines a mobile phone holder with a built-in charger. This unique gadget is designed to offer users a convenient solution to hold and charge their smartphones simultaneously, addressing the common challenge of managing power supply while using mobile devices.
The device enhances user experience by integrating two essential functions into one compact design. It securely holds the phone while providing efficient charging, making it perfect for use on desks, bedside tables, or other personal spaces where easy access and power are needed. This innovation aligns with the growing trend of multifunctional mobile accessories that prioritize both convenience and practicality.
E-Quark Molecule Innovations is a key player in Kerala’s dynamic startup ecosystem, which has been rapidly expanding in tech-driven areas such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With the launch of this mobile holder-charger, the company is establishing itself as a leader in user-centric mobile accessories, further cementing Kerala’s position as a hub for cutting-edge technology development.
Instagram is rolling out two major features in June 2025 that promise to give users unprecedented creative control and privacy: grid rearranging and silent posting. The long-awaited grid rearranging tool allows users to freely drag and drop posts anywhere on their profile grid, breaking away from the traditional chronological order. This means users can now curate their profiles for a more visually appealing or thematic presentation, without the hassle of deleting and reposting content—an update especially welcomed by brands, creators, and anyone meticulous about their digital aesthetic.
In tandem, Instagram is introducing the “Post quietly to profile” feature, which lets users add photos and videos to their grid without notifying followers or pushing the content to their feeds. This silent posting option is ideal for those who want to document moments privately, experiment with new content, or maintain a cohesive grid without spamming their audience. It’s designed to reduce the pressure of public sharing, making Instagram a more comfortable space for personal expression and experimentation.
These updates reflect Instagram’s commitment to user empowerment and flexibility, responding directly to years of feedback. As Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated, the goal is to help users “create and share without added pressure,” giving them more freedom over how their content appears and how they engage with their audience.