Microsoft to launch Lumia 640XL with IRIS scanning tech and Win10

U.S based company Microsoft is rumourd to launch flagship device called Lumia 940XL which will pack iris scanning tech for the security of your data.

The Lumia 940 XL is said to pack a 5.7-inch QHD (2560x1440) display powered by octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 20MP rear camera, 5MP front snapper, microSD slot and a slim, metallic unibody design.

That would see it comfortably compete with the Samsung Galaxy S6, HTC One M9, LG G4 and Sony Xperia Z3+.

The report also suggests the 940 XL will pack iris scanning tech (for what we assume will be added security) and a USB-C slot, allowing you to plug your charger in either way, much like Apple's Lightning connector.

It's also expected to arrive with Windows 10 on board. The main reason we've not seen any top-flight handsets running Microsoft's software over the past few months is because manufacturers are waiting for the new version to arrive.

There's no word on when the handset may launch, but with Microsoft confirming Windows 10 will land on July 29, a smartphone launch could well coincide.

Microsoft launches its entry level smartphone in India: Lumia 430

Adding another budget level smartphone, Microsoft also wants to get spot in the entry level smartphone market with Android. Microsoft announced all new Lumia 430 in India and priced at Rs. 5,999. The smartphone available for purchase from today nd will be available in Bright Orange nd Black colors.

The phone was first announced in March at $70 (approx Rs. 4400). Lumia 430 was not the only Windows phone available in this price. Microsoft previous year launched Lumia 630 with better specs was available for purchase at just Rs. 4,799 on Snapdeal.

The new Lumia 430 sports a 4 inch (480x800) IPS display with the pixel density of 235ppi. The dual sim smartphone is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core Cortex A7 chip driven by Adreno 302 graphics backed by 1GB Ram. The phone sports 2MP rear and VGA front camera.

The phone runs on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and will surely get Windows 10 upgrade when available. The phone comes with 8GB internal storage which is further expandable upto 128GB. It is backed by 1500mAh of battery. In the terms of  connectivity, the phone supports 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio  and USB  2.0.

Microsoft also offering 20GB of cloud Sky drive storage like other Lumia series.