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The competitive smartphone market is getting fierce with multi-cored processors and large 5-inch displays. While not everyone can afford such devices from top of the crop phone makers, some Indian manufacturers have ensured that we enjoy the next-gen quad-core efficiency at an affordable price. Lately, a slew of such handsets have been launched in the Indian mobile space – sporting all the nifty features that one expects in a high-end smartphone. We have jotted down the latest quad-core budget smartphones priced under Rs 15,000. Xolo Q1000 – Rs 14,999 The quad-core Xolo Q1000 packs in a nifty set of features for Rs 14,999. Following the latest fad of large screen smartphones, the Xolo Q1000 brings the "phablet" experience with its scratch resistant 5-inch display, which won't disappoint you with its HD quality viewing. The smartphone is up for pre-order and online sites are selling it for a lower sum of around Rs 13,999. This new handset appears to be a wo

Whether you are planning short weekends or thinking of a long holiday this summer, your mobile phone would certainly top your packing list. You would make sure your mini entertainment is taken care of when you are out travelling. This entertainment could be in the form of music, movies and photography, but what could stop you are a few unwanted hurdles. For example, your smartphone cannot play music or videos loud enough for a larger group or maybe the camera could have been a bit more feature-rich. But at the end of the day, the phone’s battery life is what could let you down.  We have put together a small list of five accessories that fit your pocket, in terms of both size and budget. These accessories should take care of most of the shortcomings of your mobile phone and keep your holiday spirit going strong. These items are not easily available at your local mobile accessory store. However, they can be ordered online with great ease. The accessories mentioned here are from