YU started rolling out Cyanogen OS 12 update (Lollipop) for the YU YUREKA

YU has started rolling out Cyanogen OS 12 update (Lollipop) for the YU YUREKA smartphone. It was submitted for certification earlier this week and got approved soon. OnePlus One got this update couple of days back. Cyanogen OS 12 brings highly customized extra theming options that can be applied per application level and paid themes. It also includes CyanogenMail, powered by Boxer support, multiple account integration, canned responses for quick replies, select a different LED color for email notifications and more. It also adds keyboard support for more Indian languages – Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu.

New features and enhancements in Cyanogen OS 12

Improved camera with continuous shot and improved low-light performance
Enhanced look and feel
Enhanced theme chooser
Ambient display with lift-to-wake
New lock screen
Cleaner settings menu
Multi-user support
Enhanced A/V support (more codecs, high-res playback, high-res output over USB, low latency capture)
Power and performance optimizations
Smart lock
Improved BT and WiFi compatibility
Enhanced notification and privacy controls
Cyanogen OS 12 is now rolling out for YU YUREKA over-the-air. It will roll out in phases over the next 3 days, said the company. We have not received the update in our unit yet. Have you got lucky?

Micromax Rolling out Android 5.0 lollipop For Unite 2 Smartphone

Indian smartphone vendor Micromax on announced the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Unite 2 smartphone in the country. The update will go live over-the-air beginning April 7, 2015.

The update will automatically reach the Unite 2 devices, however the consumers will also be able to trigger it by going to Settings > About Phone > Software Update.

The company has not shared an official update change-log at this point, but you can expect to see the usual Lollipop changes like UI improvements, enhanced notifications, better performance, battery-life improvements and more.

Micromax has also revealed that Unite 2 is its one of the most successful smartphones and it has sold over 1.5 million units of the phone within a year of launch.

“Launched with the aim to remove the language barrier in the country, Unite 2 was the world’s first phone with 21 languages support. The sale figure of the smartphone highlights the need of our masses for a more efficient technological experience which gives them the freedom to communicate through their phones in the comfort of their native language,” Micromax wrote in a press release.

Micromax Now Rolling Out Android 5.1 Lollipop Update For Canvas A1

Micromax announced Android 5.1 Lollipop Update for Canvas A1 Mobile. Previous year Google in partnership with took his project Android One in India. Android one project main notice is to provide Awesomeness of Android to every guy whether it may be Rich or poor. They also promised for constant update from Google and looks like they are fulfilling it too. Recently Micromax has announced that they are going to offer update of Android 5.1 Lollipop for Canvas A1 users. They also said that users will be able to get ota ie. Over the Air Update and this isba major update and the size of file will be approx 420 MB and the notifications will be given by Google.

How to Update Canvas A1
If you are Micromax Canvas A1 owner then you can manually check out for lollipop update right now. Go to phone settings then About and in list you’ll be able to see System Updates just tap on it to check new android version. And please keep in mind that your phone should be charge upto 40%.

If it isn’t then do it charge after that do update your device. If your phone gets switched off while updation process then your device may get bricked or malfunctioned. So take care of your Battery.

Specifications of Canvas A1
Canvas A1 works on Android Lollipop but it’s current version without any update is 4.4.4 which can be upgraded later to 5.1 Lollipop.

Packed with 1.3 GHz quad-core along with 1 GB ram which is more than enough for quick actions and you won’t get any lag while even playing high end games overall experience is very responsive.

Having average camera of 5 megapixel backside and 2 mp front. If you are photography lover then it’s not right choice for you. It’s battery is also low just if 1700 mah but it gives unbelievable amazing long lasting backup.

Benefits of Lollipop 5.1 Update

After updation you’ll get much better battery backup and ui will get changed and they have removed all bugs and made few more improvements related to privacy and security. You’ll get all update gapps i.e. Google Apps Package with this update. So if you are feeling uncomfortable with current usage them i will recommend you to update it and if you are not a high end user and things are going on track then you don’t have to do anything.

Just live with the awesomeness. According to some various tech websites Spice Dream UNO and Karbonn Sparkle V ( Android One Mobiles) are also getting this same major update.

Google Body Detection will help Android Users by Keeping Phone Unlocked

While security is a must for your smartphones, there is no denying that unlocking your phone every time you want to use it can get a tad frustrating. Google has realized that and is hoping to solve it with a feature called “on-body detection.”

The feature is a part of Android Lollipop, and was first spotted by the folks at Android Police. They have posted a bunch of screenshots that also explain how this feature works. In essence, this feature uses your smartphone’s accelerometer to determine where the phone is and accordingly decide if it needs to be locked or not.

So the first time you pick up the phone in the morning, you will need to unlock it. But as long as it is in your hands, pant pockets or your handbag, it will remain unlocked. The moment you set it down on a table, it will lock itself.

While it sounds like a boon for people who want the security of a pass code, but hate unlocking the phone every time they want to use it, there is a small catch. Since the feature uses the phone’s accelerometer to determine its position, it won’t be able to determine if someone else is holding your phone. So in essence, if you hand over your phone to someone, or if a pickpocket nicks it off you, the smartphone will remain unlocked.

The on-body detection seems to be an extension of Google’s Trusted Devices, Trusted Places, and Trusted Face features. According to the publication, the feature is being rolled out to certain Nexus users running the latest version of Android and Google’s Play Service app. As with most Google rollouts, it could take a while before it arrives on your phone, so be patient.

Android Lollipop v5.1 Updated with Dual Sim Support,HD Voice Calling Support and much more

Android Lollipop has recieved its first proper incremental update of this year today. The Android 5.1 update brings a bunch of bug fixes and a number of new features. The new update is rolling out to all devices running stock Android Lollipop.

The Android 5.1 update brings support for multiple SIM. The feature will now be baked into the OS itself, instead of OEMs developing their own implementations. Another major feature that has been added is the new Device Protection. This will enable your stolen/lost Android device to remain locked until you sign in with Google account password. The device will remain locked even if someone resets your device to factory settings.

After the new update compatible devices like the Nexus 6 will support HD voice. Currently HD voice is supported only on selected telecom operators, hence all Nexus 6 owners may not be able to observe the difference. Devices with the new update will be able to join Wi-fi networks and pair bluetooth devices from quick settings as well.

The Android 5.1 update is an incremental update to Android 5.0 which was launched late last year with the new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. Android 5.0 brought material design to the Android ecosystem and it was light enough to be used on smaller devices with 512MB of RAM. The new update should be available for all devices running stock Android 5.0, in due time, OEMs may follow suite.