The company, in a press release, said it has established a 'state-of-the-art' research and development centre in Bengaluru as well as in China. 'Understanding the needs and usage of an average Indian consumer, the R and D department helped in the development of the S12 to create a smartphone that provides the user with the best of features, preloaded apps and makes it a sure shot style statement giving the end user a richer experience,' it said.

According to Arvind Jha, director, Lava International Ltd, 'At Lava Mobiles our mission is to bring great experiences to our users. The Android platform has the potential to help users do more with their mobile phone. We are working hard to build an eco-system together with application developers to create relevant innovative solutions.'