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NDTV
12-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: Meet India's First Fully Home-Grown AI+ Smartphone
India now has its first-ever, wholly Made-in-India smartphone. This device is designed, engineered, and governed entirely in India. Madhav Sheth, the visionary behind NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, discussed the AI+ Smartphone in an exclusive conversation with NDTV. At a time of data privacy issues, cybercrimes, and hidden surveillance, many smartphones are built to snoop. This one is different. The AI+ Smartphone focuses on protection, keeping your data secure under Indian laws and away from foreign access. Mr Sheth, a veteran in the Indian smartphone industry and former co-founder and CEO of realme India, combines Atmanirbhar Bharat ideals with next-generation AI innovation. He shared his mission with NDTV, stating that he wants to challenge foreign dominance, emphasise digital sovereignty, and create a global tech brand from India. The Indian smartphone market, valued at Rs 5 lakh crore, is mostly driven by foreign brands, which hold 80% of the market. Mr Sheth is ready to change that. "It's time for Indian brands to showcase their strength," he stated. "No major attempts have been made to challenge this dominance in the past decade. After two decades in this smartphone environment, I am determined to take on this challenge. My experience with several Chinese brands has given me deep insights into their supply chains," he said. The AI+ Smartphone runs on NxtQuantum OS, a full-stack platform with cloud infrastructure hosted in India, locally designed hardware, and a focus on privacy. It relies on Google India's MeitY-approved cloud servers and Flipkart's nationwide distribution, marking a significant step toward trusted, inclusive technology. "It is time for homegrown Indian brands to go global," Mr Sheth declared, aiming to make India a global design hub. Digital Sovereignty as Strategic Infrastructure Mr Sheth emphasised that genuine self-reliance means India needs to own its operating systems, cloud, and code. "Current smartphones send data through foreign systems without user control," he remarked. "'Made in India' means little if software and updates come from abroad," he said. NxtQuantum OS keeps data on MeitY-approved Google Cloud servers, ensuring it meets Indian laws. "Sovereignty means keeping user data under Indian laws, by design," he added. Privacy is essential for the AI+ Smartphone. Unlike other devices designed to extract data, it provides a real-time privacy dashboard that shows who accessed data and when. "Data security is based on transparency," Mr Sheth said. "When apps access sensitive data, like phone calls, AI+ Smartphone users can choose to opt out. Right now, 50-60% of apps collect data to make money, often without clear disclosure. Educating consumers on this is vital," he said. By following the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, NxtQuantum gives users control over their data and makes privacy a default feature. India-First, Built for a Billion Designed for India's diverse needs, the AI+ Smartphone was tested in 80 districts to support users who switch languages mid-sentence. It's ready for Aadhaar, UPI-enabled, and built for offline use to ensure everyone can access it. "India isn't one user. It's a billion patterns," Mr Sheth said. Running on Android 15, the device includes advanced features like Gemini and locally developed Large Language Models (LLMs). "The term 'AI' has been used too much, but generative AI is now a basic feature in smartphones," Mr Sheth explained. "By 2030, there will be a billion smartphone users. To close the digital gap in India, our A-grade smartphone is as affordable as 2G devices. This makes business sense, helping users upgrade and join India's digitization journey," he said. Free of bloatware and spyware, the AI+ Smartphone focuses on performance and simplicity. "When you build everything here-from the OS to hardware-you avoid paying royalties abroad," Mr Sheth said. "That's real savings we can pass to consumers. Keeping more dollars in India means more people online." A Call to Action for Industry and Government Mr Sheth urged the Indian industry to take action, noting that Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits currently favour Chinese brands. "The government is offering support, but Indian companies must step up. We need intervention to ensure these benefits help Indian firms," he said. With India's skilled workforce, he sees a strong tech ecosystem developing. "Transferring technological expertise is essential. India has plenty of skilled talent, but we must also focus on execution to turn our potential into reality." NxtQuantum is developing an ecosystem with over 280 service centers and upcoming launches like NxtMove, NxtVault, and NxtTheme Designer. Developer APIs will soon support an India-first app ecosystem, driving innovation. India's Moment on the Global Stage For Mr Sheth, launching NxtQuantum was a national responsibility. "Leaving a successful brand to create something sovereign wasn't a risk. Staying quiet was," he said. "This is India's moment to build a global tech brand from scratch-and I couldn't ignore it," he said. The AI+ Smartphone aims to change perceptions around authorship, trust, and access. "India must become a global design hub, not just a tech consumer," Mr Sheth asserted.
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First Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
NxtQuantum launches Ai+ Smartphones in India with focus on data privacy and affordability
NxtQuantum launched the Ai+ smartphones that the company claims are the first to be fully designed and built entirely in India, governed on Indian infrastructure with uncompromising data privacy, where users gain true control over how their data is stored, accessed and protected. Powered by NxtQuantum OS, India's first mobile operating system built on Android 15 platform, the Ai+ smartphones strive to deliver performance, affordability and privacy to the users. It aims to redefine what ownership, transparency and digital trust should look like in the smartphone era. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD NxtQuantum OS The company further states that these phones will give Indian users an alternative to foreign-built devices with opaque software ecosystems, giving them full visibility and control over their data. In the words of Madhav Sheth, CEO - Ai+ Smartphone and Founder - NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, 'Ai+ Smartphone is about putting control back in the hands of Indian users. For years, we've relied on phones and platforms that were never made with India in mind. Ai+ Smartphone changes that. These phones are fast, beautifully designed, and most importantly, they keep your data safe'. Ai+ smartphones are manufactured in India by United Telelinks Limited at their Noida factory. Everything from software to supply chain has supposedly been aligned to India's needs, focusing on how users live, work, learn and connect. Other than long battery life, HD displays and dual SIM flexibility, the phones support regional languages, local content, and a customisable experience through NxtQuantum's Theme Designer Tool. While India boasts of 800 million smartphone users, there are still over 400 million that use feature phones. The company aims to target a sizable chunk of this user base with their entry-level model priced under Rs 5,000 and shift them to a smart device. As for the former, the company claims that most smartphones today route user data through third-party systems outside the country with little visibility or control. Ai+ smartphones will fix that by storing personal data, from app preferences to backups, in India, utilising MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology)-empanelled Google Cloud Regions. Moving on to the devices, NxtQuantum launched two smartphones in India - the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G. Both phones sport 6.7-inch HD+ displays, 5000 mAh batteries, 50MP rear cameras, come in multiple colour options and run Android 15 with NxtQuantum OS that offers a plethora of data privacy settings. Each phone is expected to receive at least one more major Android update and multiple security updates going forward. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G specifications The Ai+ Pulse is a 4G device that is powered by a Unisoc T615 chip with either 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage options. The Ai+ Nova 5G, as the name suggests, is 5G-ready with a Unisoc T8200 chip and comes with either 6 GB or 8 GB RAM options, both with 128 GB storage. Both phones come with a microSD slot to expand the storage up to 1 TB. While the display size and resolution are the same for both phones, the one on the Pulse has 90 Hz refresh rate and Nova's goes to 120 Hz. AI+ Nova The Ai+ Pulse is priced at Rs 4,999 for the base variant, going up to Rs 6,999 for the top variant with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will be available on Flipkart starting from 12th July 2025 noon. The Ai+ Nova 5G is priced at Rs 7,999 for the 6 GB RAM variant and Rs 9,999 for the one with 8 GB RAM. That too will be available on Flipkart but a day later. All models will be sold for Rs 500 less at launch along with other introductory offers. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD AI+ Pulse In addition to the new phones, the company plans to build an ecosystem of products, and the company teased a first of those called Wearbuds. It is a unique product that combines a fitness watch and TWS (true wireless) earbuds into a single device. Basically, the watch shell acts as a charging case for the buds. The watch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and tracks health and fitness parameters like heart rate, blood oxygen level and multiple sports and activities in addition to other features. Wearbuds - key features How its 310 mAh battery will balance the watch's needs and that of the TWS buds remains to be seen. Speaking of the buds, each of them is fitted with a 6 mm dynamic driver and a 25 mAh battery that gives it about 3 hours of playtime. The Bluetooth 5.3 compliant product supports SBC and AAC codecs and sports IPX4-rated sweat resistance. The Wearbuds will be available sometime in August with the pricing yet to be disclosed but hinted to be above Rs 5,000. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Wearbuds is a fitness watch and TWS earbuds rolled into one
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India made Ai+ smartphone is here!
In a landmark moment for India's digital future, NxtQuantum has launched the Ai+ Smartphone, India's first fully authored smartphone, built entirely in India, governed on Indian infrastructure, and designed to deliver world-class performance with uncompromising data privacy. The launch was led by Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, alongside Shashikumar Sreedharan, Managing Director, Google Cloud India, and Smrithi Ravichandran, Vice President – Mobiles, Flipkart. More than just a product launch, the model marks a bold new direction in mobile innovation, where performance meets purpose, and users gain true control over how their data is stored, accessed, and protected. Built entirely in India and powered by NxtQuantum OS, India's first sovereign mobile operating system, the Ai+ Smartphone combines high performance, affordability, and privacy in one seamless experience.
GSM Arena
09-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G debut in India with privacy-focused NxtQuantum OS
There's a new player in the Indian smartphone market, and it's betting big on the buzzword of the year – artificial intelligence. Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies group and is headlined by Madhav Sheth, who is leading the new brand as CEO. Ai+ Pulse (left) and Ai+ Nova 5G (right) The first two devices from the brand are now official with the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G. They feature entry-level specs and come with a privacy-focused NxtQuantum OS (based on Android 15), which stores user data on Indian servers with a zero-trust framework. The OS also features locally trained AI engines and promises no bloatware and unnecessary tracking for users. Ai+ Nova 5G is built around a 6.7-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Ai+ Pulse dials down to a 90Hz panel. Both phones feature 5MP front-facing cameras and a 50MP primary shooter around the back. Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G display specs Nova 5G gets the more capable Unisoc T8200 chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB. Ai+ Pulse dials down to the 4G Unisoc T615 which is paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Both devices boasts expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio receiver and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. They also share the same 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G pricing Ai+ Nova 5G and Ai+ Pulse come in Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple colors. Ai+ Nova 5G starts at INR 4,999 ($58) while Ai+ Pulse will go for INR 7,999 ($93). Open sales are scheduled to begin on July 12 for the Nova 5G model and July 13 for the Pulse.
Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Ai+ Smartphone is Here! The Phone India has been Waiting for
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 8: In a landmark moment for India's digital future, NxtQuantum today launched the Ai+ Smartphone, India's first fully authored smartphone, built entirely in India, governed on Indian infrastructure, and designed to deliver world-class performance with uncompromising data privacy. The launch was led by Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, alongside Shashikumar Sreedharan, Managing Director, Google Cloud India, and Smrithi Ravichandran, Vice President - Mobiles, Flipkart. More than just a product launch, Ai+ marks a bold new direction in mobile innovation, where performance meets purpose, and users gain true control over how their data is stored, accessed, and protected. Built entirely in India and powered by NxtQuantum OS, India's first sovereign mobile operating system, the Ai+ Smartphone combines high performance, affordability, and privacy in one seamless experience. It offers Indian users an alternative to foreign-built devices and opaque software ecosystems, giving them full visibility and control over their data. With this launch, NxtQuantum aims to redefine what ownership, transparency, and digital trust should look like in the smartphone era. Unveiled by Madhav Sheth and built by his team at NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, the Ai+ Smartphone lineup features two smartphones, Pulse and Nova 5G, each available in five bold colours, all running on NxtQuantum OS, India's first sovereign mobile operating system. With Ai+ Smartphone, India isn't just assembling phones anymore. It's building its own digital foundation. "Ai+ Smartphone is about putting control back in the hands of Indian users," said Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies. "For years, we've relied on phones and platforms that were never made with India in mind. Ai+ Smartphone changes that. These phones are fast, beautifully designed, and most importantly, they keep your data safe," he added. Designed in India. Ready for the World. Ai+ smartphones are manufactured in India by United Telelinks (Bangalore) Limited at their Noida Factory, reinforcing NxtQuantum's long-term commitment to building sovereign digital infrastructure, starting from the factory floor. Everything from software to supply chain has been aligned to India's priorities. But what makes Ai+ Smartphone truly different isn't just where it's made, but what it's made for. From long battery life and high-definition displays to dual SIM flexibility and enhanced camera performance, the Ai+ Smartphone is designed with the needs of people in India in mind, focusing on how they live, work, learn, and connect. The phones support regional languages, local content, and a customisable experience through NxtQuantum's Theme Designer Tool. Why India Needs Ai+ Smartphones Now India is the world's second-largest smartphone market, with more than 800 million users. Yet most smartphones today still run on foreign software and route user data through third-party systems outside the country. That means little visibility and even less control. Ai+ Smartphone is designed to fix that. Every Ai+ Smartphone runs on NxtQuantum OS, a built-in India operating system with a zero-trust security architecture. All personal data, from app preferences to backups, is stored securely in India, utilising MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India)-empanelled Google Cloud Regions. Now Available on Flipkart The full Ai+ Smartphone lineup is now live on Flipkart and other channels, starting at just Rs 4499*. Phones are available in a variety of bold colours and storage options. "At Flipkart, we've seen growing demand for smartphones that are not just affordable but trustworthy," said Smrithi Ravichandran, Vice President - Mobiles, Flipkart. "We're proud to bring Ai+ Smartphone to our customers, a product that blends performance, privacy, and purpose." Ai+ Smartphone isn't just a new smartphone line. It's a new way forward. For the first time, Indian users can choose a phone that's built in India, governed in India, keeps their data safe, and puts them fully in control. With Ai+ Smartphone, NxtQuantum isn't just launching devices it is building digital confidence. Product Lineup Overview Pulse * 6.7" HD+ Display, 90Hz | T615 Chip | 262K Antutu score | Expandable Memory - 1TB * 50MP Dual AI camera | 5000mAh battery | Side fingerprint sensor * Colours: Blue, Black, Green, Purple, Pink * Starting at Rs 4499.* * Flash Sale: 12th July, Starts at 12 Noon Nova 5G * 6.7" HD+ Display, 120Hz | T8200 Chip | 501K Antutu Score | Expandable Memory - 1TB * 50MP Dual AI camera | 5000mAh battery | Side fingerprint sensor * Colours: Blue, Black, Green, Purple, Pink * Starting at Rs 7499.* * Flash Sale: 13th July, Starts at 12 Noon Availability: Flipkart Operating System: NxtQuantum OS Security: All data stored in India on MeitY-approved servers hosted by Google Cloud
