Intel enters smartphone market in India with Xolo

At last, there is 'Intel Inside' in a smartphone. Intel entered the smartphone market on Thursday, launching Xolo X900 in partnership with India's Lava Mobiles. The company, dubbed 'chipzill', makes processors that power over 80% computers in the world.

Xolo X900 is the world's first Android phone powered by an Intel processor and represents the chip manufacturer's first attempt to take on ARM Holdings, a British firm that makes technology, powering virtually all smartphone and tablets in the world.

The launch of Xolo X900 is a significant moment for both Lava and Intel. While Lava, which is better known for its budget phones, is trying to enter the premium segment, for Intel it's the beginning of the company's new future where traditional computers may not matter much. "The boundaries of personal computing are expanding. Xolo X900 showcases rich capabilities