AirTyme Picasso (Grey, 275 MB)  (512 MB RAM)

The Airtyme Picasso is an attractive phone that conveys itself to be a budget smartphone for one and all. The phone comes in a candy bar form and is packed with a number of choice features. The Airtyme Picasso is powered by the smart Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and is backed up by a sturdy 650 MHz processor. The device has a dual SIM (GSM + GSM) functionality which is useful to users who use more than a single network provider.

The screen of the Airtyme Picasso is a sufficient 3.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen display which provides ample space for the user to view and interact with the screen. The display comes with an HVGA resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.

The device comes with a powerful 5 megapixel primary camera which has an Autofocus capability. Additionally, the device also comes with a 0.3 megapixel secondary front-facing camera with which the user can conduct video calls easily.

Design

The AirTyme Picasso comes in an aesthetically engaging frame and flaunts polished edges coming together at smoothly rounded curves which give an appealing look to the phone. The device has nominal dimensions of 62 x 119 x 13.2 mm and weighs in at a slender 126 g. The phone comes with a proximity sensor that switches off the display when held close to the ear to prevent the user from tapping buttons unnecessarily. The Gravity sensor on the phone allows the user to switch between landscape and portrait mode depending on the orientation in which the phone is held.

Storage and Battery

The Airtyme Picasso comes with an expandable memory card slot which can boost the memory of the phone to up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. The device is powered by a 1450 mAh Li-Ion battery which promises the user a continuous talktime of up to 5 hours and an extensive standby time of 336 hours when on the 2G network.

Connectivity and Features

The phone features impressive connectivity features that are capable of keeping the user connected to the internet at work, at home or on the move. The Airtyme Picasso comes with GPRS and EDGE technology which are capable of keeping the user connected to the internet via the 2G network. Additionally, the phone is also capable of connecting to the 3G network and possesses HSDPA and HSUPA technology which ensures a faster rate of data transfer on the phone. The device is WiFi enabled and is capable of tethering to another device through the WiFi hotspot function on the phone. The Airtyme Picasso also acts as a navigation aid through Google Maps which is GPS supported. The user can also transfer data through the USB port or the Bluetooth functionality.

The phone is also an entertainment aid in the form of a music player that supports MP3, eAAC+ and MIDI formats. The device also features an FM radio for the user to listen to their preferred radio station while on the move.

Social networking apps like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ are conveniently bundled onto the phone. Additionally, the Airtyme Picasso also features useful apps like TripAdvisor, Google Latitude and access to the Google Play Store for the user’s convenience.