Micromax Launches Canvas Spark With Android Lollipop and 8MP Rear Camera, Priced at Rs. 4,999 !!

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In a series of tweets, few days back, Micromax disclosed that it was all set to release its newest affordable smartphone, the Canvas Spark in India. Today, the company has finally launched the handset at a price of Rs. 4,999. The low-end 3G smartphone will be available exclusively on Snapdeal via flash sale.

Measuring a thickness of 8.5mm and weighing 134g, Micromax Canvas Spark features a 4.7-inch qHD IPS display. The screen has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Inside, the handset is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582M processor, coupled along a 1GB DDR3 RAM. Memory stats consists of 8GB of internal memory, with 32GB of expandable memory via microSD card.

Fitted on its back is an 8MP primary camera with LED flash, while the front-facing camera is a 2MP snapper. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and comes with support for 21 languages. A 2000mAh battery provides power to the handset.

As stated by the company, the Canvas Spark is the fourth among the new 3G smartphone launched after the S300, D320 and Q324. For booking the device, customers can register on the official Micromax website starting from 12:00 pm on 22nd April.

Check out the spec sheet below for overall details:

Specification	Micromax Canvas Spark
Display	4.7-inch qHD IPS with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor	1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582M
RAM	1GB
Primary Camera	8MP
Front Camera	2MP
Internal Memory	8GB
Expandable Up to	32GB
Battery	2000mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Price	Rs 4,999

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HTC Desire 826 detailed specifications

GENERAL

Release date	March 2015
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	158.00 x 77.50 x 7.99
Weight (g)	183.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2600
Removable battery	No
SAR value	NA

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)	5.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels

HARDWARE Processor	1GHz  octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128

CAMERA

Rear camera	13-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	13-megapixel in India, 4-Ultrapixel Elsewhere

SOFTWARE Operating System	Android 5.0
Skin	Sense UI
Java support	Yes
Browser	HTML

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/ g/ n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
DLNA	No
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
MHL Out	No
HDMI	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
USB	Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB	Yes
Proprietary charging connector	No
Proprietary data connector	No
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	No

SENSORS

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Hi guys... I'm happy to inform you that Yu Yureka has finally got its Lollipop Update and you can get the same by following the steps given below...

Step 1 - Go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

Step 2 - Click on "Check for Updates" and you'll get this message ;

Step 3 - Touch on that "Download update" option. The 677MB sized update will start downloading.

              If you've got a "System update is available" notification, then you can simply touch on that...

              Download Update option below in the notifiaction bar, and your Download will be started !

Step 4 - Update Once downloaded, touch the "Install Update" button and the update will be installed on your phone. Now your phone will reboot automatically. Wait for the updates to be properly applied. This might take up to 15 minutes. Your apps will be optimized for Lollipop, and Yippie !! You've got the Lollipop Update for your Yureka !!

Congratulations for your All new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop based on CyanogenMod 12 !!

Yureka Lollipop Update is Out Now !!

After waiting for such a long period, Yu Yureka's Lollipop update is finally signed and approved by Google... And it will we released in phases over a period of 3 Days...

   Here's how your Lollipop CyanogenMod 12S would look on Yureka !!

With a whole new world of features that include highly customized extra theming options, CyanogenMail, Exchange support, multiple account integration and so much more beyond the existing goodness of Android Lollipop, L is sweeter than we thought... "Sabar ka phal, Meetha hota hai..."

Every element of visual, motion and interaction design is flawless... I don't think there are any bugs still unfixed in this update !! Proximity sensor issues are fixed, Reboot issues fixed, Everything is just perfect !

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MKBHD had organised a Giveaway of S6 or M9... And finally he Gave Away a Silver HTC M9 to one of his fans on April 12, 2015...

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Yu Yureka Lollipop Update ROM is sent to Google for approval !!

Mircromax owned YU Televentures had plans to release the Android 5.0 Lollipop based update by the first week of April, but that didn't happen. Now the Indian startup’s official forum carries a post stating that Android Lollipop for Yureka can be expected soon !! 

Yureka will get a firmware update based on CyanogenMod 12S. Apart from the features of Android Lollipop and Cyanogen, the company claims to have added a few more goodies.

The ROM has been submitted to Google for approval. Once approved, it will be rolled to the Yureka. Keep your fingers crossed !!

Yureka Lollipop update delayed again, But it is coming in April itself !!

The much anticipated Lollipop update for Yu Yureka is once again delayed as the subsidiary brand of Miromax is reportedly waiting for the Google certificate for its new cyanogen-based operating system, dubbed CyanogenMOD12.

According to the Yureka official forum, soon after getting the approval from Google, the company will start rolling out the OTA update, which was first scheduled for March 26. GSMArena had reported last week that the update will hit the phones by the first week of April, but that didn’t happen.

In response to an email query, the Yu support staff wrote, “we would like to inform you that as we are going to release the lollipop update by the April month and update will be available for all the users of Yureka.”

The unofficial 32-bit beta version of the Lollipop update is currently available for beta testers via the official Yu forum but there is no trace of the 64-bit version of Cyanogenmod 12. An earlier Facebook post of Yureka had asked the users to be patient as there are a few more bugs to be fixed before the update can reach them. Several users commented positively saying that they look forward for a bug free version of Lollipop even if the update is delayed.

Currently, Yureka runs on CyanogenMod 11, which is basically the custom version of Android KitKat 4.4 OS.

Yureka is powered by a 64-Bit Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor but, to utilize the full potential of the 64-bit processing it is essential to have Lollipop operating system as it is the first ever Android OS engineered for 64-bit operations.

Yureka, priced Rs. 8,999, has already garnered attention of the tech arena and is putting stiff opposition to Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Lenovo that also focus on budget smartphone segment in India.

Yu is also planning for the launch of its second smartphone code-named “Project Caesar,” by the end of this month.

Technical specifications of Yu Yureka:

5.5in HD IPS display
Android 4.4 KitKat operating platform powered by CyanogenMod OS 11
1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor
Dual SIM-card support
13MP rear camera
5MP front camera
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
MicroSD card slot for expansion of internal storage up to 32GB
3G & 4G LTE
Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and microUSB connectivity
2500 mAh battery

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Yureka Lollipop Update to be launched very soon !!

Yu Yureka users, fasten your seatbelts, because the Lollipop Update for the Yureka devices is almost ready, and will be released as OTA very soon !! All the yureka users have been waiting for the same as the developers have promised to fix all the bugs ang give an all new UI experience to the Yureka users !!

    Have Patience guys... it is good to have a bug free super-smooth CyanogenMod 12S working on Android 5 Lollipop, than to get an incomplete OS. Yureka will be getting its lollipop update in a day or two !!

Micromax's Yu Yureka, Best Smartphone in Least Price !! Pure Value for Money !!

I think that the new Yu Yureka is the best smartphone that any company can give in such an awesome price of Rs.8999 !! I've used it and It has got quite a decent build Quality along with light weighted good looking design !!

      If you want to buy a 2GB RAM smartphone, then don't even think of buying anything else, this smartphone is just perfect for you !! plus, it supports 4G and has 16GB internal memory. It has got nice feel on its moonstone back, and has a decent front & back camera. In short, it is the best smartphone in least price. 

Although some people might wonder, is 2GB RAM enough ? I can personally assure that 2GB RAM is more than enough for all the multi-tasking you can possibly think of doing. I've Played Asphalt 8 on Yureka while listening a song on Musixmatch with floating lyrics on, and dowloading a movie on Bittorrent Pro ant there was not even a single lag. I forgot to mention, the backround apps like whatsapp, gmail, etc were also on during this time.

World's First "Dual-SCREEN" smartphone series "YotaPhone"is launching in India today exclusively on Flipkart !!

The unique and rather interesting YotaPhone is launching today in India. The phone will be available exclusively through online retailer Flipkart and is priced at Rs. 23,499 ($382). Although its available for Rs.8999 today !!

The YotaPhone is a first of its kind device with a display on the front as well as the back. The display on the front is a 4.3-inch, 1280x720 LCD but the one on the back is a 4.3-inch, 640x480 resolution electronic paper display. The second screen is what's most interesting about this phone, as it always stays on and shows information, and due to the nature of electronic paper display, that only consume power while changing states, the display is very efficient.

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