Samsung launched two new handsets namely Corby TXT and Corby Mate in the Indian market priced at Rs 7,900 and Rs 7,300 respectively.

The handsets have QWERTY keypad and are meant for users who do heavy texting.

“These phones are designed to meet the heavy messaging needs of youth, with their QWERTY keypad for quick messaging access, easy email set up and quick access to popular social networking sites. The focus with the Corby series been to offer our consumers choice: choice in terms of the colour of the handset, choice over how they stay connected and choice over the features and functionality that best suit their unique personalities and needs to stay connected,” said Ranjeet Yadav, Director IT & Telecom, Samsung Electronics.