Micromax YUREKA Launched at Rs. 8999 In India

Micromax Yureka (yes, it is not YU but YUREKA) has been launched and suprisingly the phone is priced below what most would have expected. At Rs. 8999/- the phone probably has one of the highest “Value For Money” quotient!

While most of the details we put up yesterday (read below) are bang on, we expected a 3GB RAM phone with higher storage space. But at Rs. 8999, there is nothing much to complain about. The phone is firmly targeted at mid-range users and competes with likes of Redmi Note 4G and second generation Moto G.

Here are the official specifications of the Micromax Yureka phone.:

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Cortex A-53 64bit SOC ARMv8 clocked at 1.5GHz Octacore and Adreno 405 GPU.
2. Full 4G LTE CAT4 Support.
3. Cyanogen OS 11
4. 5.5 inch HD IPS Display With Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
5. 13MP shooter with Sony EXMOR sensor with f/2.2 aperture with a blue filter.
6. 5MP front facing selfie camera.
7. 1080p at 30fps and 720p at 60fps video recording with 120fps coming soon.
8. 16GB Internal with 2GB RAM.
9. Expandable storage.
10. 2500 mAh Li Po battery.
11. Dual SIM
12. Warranty will still be there if u root ur YUREKA.
13. Doorstep replacement/repair.

The phone is definitely going to appeal to millions of Indians, as it checks most of the boxes that people want. It is dual Sim, has expandable storage and comes with decent 2GB RAM, which means it is not going to stutter even with some heavy applications running.
What we expected was that Cyanogenmod OS would launch their Lollipop CM12 update, but that did not happen. Once this phone is updated to CM12, the phone is really going to shine with their 64bit SOC support!
The only downside we see with this phone is the battery. The 5.5 inch screen on Yureka is going to guzzle battery like crazy and it should just about pull through the day with normal usage. Thankfully, it has CyanogenMod on it, which should help with battery life.
Overall, it is an excellent phone for the price 
We will post a detailed review as soon as we get our hands on it!

Finally, the much talked about Micromax Yu Branded phone will launch on Thursday, December 18th. And from what we know, the phone is not only going to be a beast, but will also come at a price point that is extremely competitive!
Yes, something very similar to OnePlus One (or even better). The launch will be in New Delhi on 18th, followed by events in Mumbai (19th) and Delhi (20th). Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma is expected at all the 3 events. Here is the invitation we have received from Micromax.
But first, why Micromax Yu as a separate brand?
Micromax needs to reinvent itself due to onslaught of newer Chinese brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus and Gionee. They are selling phones that are not only better, but also at a price point that is affordable to most!
While Micromax Smartphones are cheap, they have also known to churn out under-powered devices. With Micromax Yu they want to reposition themselves against these Chinese Smartphone players.
Are you wondering how the first Micromax Yu phone will be?
While Micromax has not announced anything, we know from our sources that it will be a high-end phone, that will probably have better specifications than OnePlus and price which is even lower!
Here are the specification details that we know…
The Yu Smartphone will be the first in India to have a 64 bit support. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core CPU and will support the 4G-LTE networks in India.
As far as the screen goes, it will 5.5 inch screen with HD display or higher.
[Updated: We just got hold of main Micromax Yu Specifications. Here they are] With Micromax’s exclusive partnership with Cyanogen OS, there is no question which OS Micromax Yu will sport. However, it is interesting that only Android Lollipop supports 64 bit architecture, and Cyanogen is still not out with their Lollipop update. It might just happen that Micromax Yu may be the first phones to get their upcoming Lollipop updates.
With Micromax Yu, they are also changing the way the phones will be sold. It will be Online-Only model just like OnePlus One and Xiaomi phones. The Yu phones will be available exclusively on Amazon India.
Wondering what the price of this phone will be? Any guesses?
Again, there is no official confirmation, but in our view price will be around Rs. 19,999/-. At that price, Micromax YU will probably be the most Value For Money high-end smartphone available in the market.
I am wondering what are the likes of Samsung, LG, HTC, Sony and others are going to do…
Update: Ok, so the price of the phone is closer to Rs. 10,000 rather than Rs. 20,000. While I am happy that price is very low, it also suggests that phone probably has 2GB RAM (or 1GB) rather than 3GB which I had expected. The import details shows that the import cost of this phone is Rs. 8301. So, it will be priced around 9-10k! Probably competing with Redmi Note 4G.

And here is the actual picture of the phone!

First Micromax Yu Yureka Sale

On January 13th, first Yu Yureka Sale happened and Micromax had announced that they had 10,000 units for sale. The sale was a complete fiasco with over 300,000 users registering for 10,000 phones. However, after the sale many users came to know that evem 10k phones were not available, only 3000 were available for price of 8,999. Many users were shown the price of 12,499/-.

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Idea Cellular has announced the launch of Ultra II and Id 1000 Android smartphones

Telecom operator Idea Cellular has announced the launch of two new Android smartphones in the Indian market. The new Idea Ultra II and Id 1000 will join the company’s growing portfolio of 3G Android devices.
Talking about the smartphones, Idea Ultra II comes with a 5.5-inch display, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, and Android 4.2. The phone also packs 2500 mAh battery, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, dual-SIM support and HSPA+ connectivity. The phone has been priced at INR 12,500 and will be released in White and Graphite colour options.
Coming to Idea Id 1000, this entry-level smartphone features a 3.5-inch display, 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2 and 2MP rear camera. The phone also comes with 4GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and dual-SIM support. It has been priced at INR 5,400.
Both the smartphones will be available in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, MP & Chhattisgarh, Haryana, UP West, and UP East telecom circles.
Full press release:
Idea launches the powerful and stylish ULTRA II
India, 11th March, 2014: With its continued focus on driving data penetration in India through sales of 3G devices, Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator, has now announced its entry into the 14.0 cms (5.5”) screen category 3G smartphones with the launch of the powerful and stylish Idea ULTRA II. Targeted at the young and savvy consumers, Idea ULTRA II packs in powerful specs loaded with relevant apps, offering a fast and a seamless experience for the high-end mobile data consumers.
Additionally, for the first-time data consumers, Idea has also launched an 1GHz dual core entry-level 3G smartphone Idea !d 1000, with the latest Android Jellybean 4.2 OS with fast download speed and sufficient internal storage capacity.
Speaking at the launch event in the city today, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, said, “Lack of availability of affordable 3G smartphones with high-end features is the deterrent to mobile data growth in India. Idea has tried to bridge this gap by offering the best value for money 3G devices, in addition to our superior 3G products, services, and network coverage. We have witnessed consistent growth in data uptake in our 3G markets where Idea branded 3G smartphones have been selling, for the past two years. This has encouraged us to further expand our devices portfolio with the launch of our first 14.0 cms (5.5”) 3G smartphone, ULTRA II, and the entry-level !d 1000, which will help us target consumers at both ends of the spectrum.”
Idea is the only mobile operator in the country to offer a vast array of affordable 3G devices which is targeted at upgrading 2G users to 3G. With the launch of two new devices, Idea’s portfolio of 3G smartphones has gone upto 15, and the company has already sold over 6.5 lakh devices its earlier range of 8.89 cm (3.5”), 10.16 cm (4”), 11.43 cm (4.5”), and 12.7 cm (5”) screen categories.
Enhanced entertainment experience through Idea ULTRA II
Idea ULTRA II is a premium segment 3G smartphone targeted at young professionals and students looking for a high-end smartphone at an affordable rate, featuring the latest technology and applications for an enhanced user interface. Its 14.0 cm (5.5”) screen gives enhanced video and gaming experience on large screen, and the 8 MP rear camera with HDR and 2 MP front camera with LED flash, and video-conferencing facility, offer great audio-visual experience. The dual-SIM smartphone is powered by a 1.3 Quad Core Processor and runs on the latest Android Jelly Bean 4.2 letting users enjoy great internet browsing, email updates, games, social networking, and smart applications and widgets. Its 2500 mAh powerful battery ensures strong battery back-up and its ultra-fast processor offers download speed of up to 21 Mbps. It also comes with Ultimate Power saver mode for 75% extra saving on battery time. Idea ULTRA II is available in White and Electric Graphite and is priced at an MRP of Rs. 12,500 only. The phone will be available in Idea’s major 3G markets – Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, MP & Chhattisgarh, Haryana, UP West, and UP East.
Stay connected 24X7 with Idea !d 1000
The new Idea !d 1000, featuring a 8.89 cm (3.5”) screen, is an entry level 3G smartphone aimed at first time smartphone buyers. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor and runs on the latest Android Jelly Bean 4.2 OS. This compact smartphone also has built in social networking applications that enables one to be connected at all times to all social networking sites. The dual-SIM Idea !d 1000 carries a 2MP camera and an internal memory of 4GB, expandable to 32 GB. Priced at an MRP of just Rs. 5,400, this smartphone will be available across Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, MP & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, UP West and UP East.

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‘Angry Birds Go!' Best Android Game

 Rovio’s Angry Birds Go is off to a fast start on Android, on the App Store and Google Play since its launch earlier this month. The game sees the franchise’s famous pigs and birds racing downhill in go-karts, collecting coins and blasting off of speed ramps as they compete to win each race.Since each race takes place on a mostly downhill course, acceleration is handled by gravity and speed ramps, and players only need to steer. The game supports both tilt and touch controls for steering, and karts can be upgraded with better handling (along with acceleration, top speed and other factors) with the coins players collect in each race.
Races in Angry Birds Go come in multiple forms, from traditional races against other karts to solo bomb races, among others. Each event rewards up to three stars, and comes with an individual leaderboard for tracking a player’s high scores against others.
While Angry Birds Go is already a success, Rovio has announced plans to update the game with more content in the future. “In spring 2014 it’ll be bringing multiplayer to Angry Birds Go.
It takes hardly 168MB of Memory Size.

You can download ‘Angry Birds Go! from Google Play Store.To download, Click here.

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EA Launches Best Android Game Dungeon Keeper Game for Android and iOS

Electronic Arts has launched the remake of its classic 1997 PC title, Dungeon Keeper, releasing it for the Android and iOS mobile platforms.
Dungeon Keeper for Android and iOS is a free-to-download game that features an in-app purchase system. The game flaunts 3D graphics, and the overall design is consistent with the original title. The game is both a tower defence-style (when defending) with real-time strategy (when attacking) game.
The gameplay of Dungeon Keeper enables the player to build an underground nest and defend it against the enemy attacks. The enemies comprise trolls, demons, warlocks and others. Players can make the enemies enter a torture chamber or lead them towards an unexpected spike traps, cannons, and others.
The game additionally supports multiplayer feature, through which players can form guilds, apart from sharing armies and resources and more, to attack or defend enemy forces. Both PVP and PVE battles are offered.
Dungeon Keeper for Android requires Android version 2.3.3 or higher to run, while for iOS, the game is compatible with devices running iOS 5.0 or higher. Here are the Google Play and iTunes app store links for Dungeon Keeper for Android (Google Play) and Dungeon Keeper for iOS (iTunes).

Click Here 
For Android :-  Dungeon Keeper
 For iOS :-  Dungeon Keeper

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Top 5 Android Apps For Every Students

Today, thanks to new technology, student life is much easier as there are hundreds of apps for students that help you cope with everyday tasks. Thus, when using them, students can focus more on their studies.Every student wants his life to be organized and enjoy every opportunities he/her gets. Well, here I have listed 5 Android Apps that will really influence students positively by making a student life easier.

  1.Math Formulary
 Math Formulary covers all mathematical formulas that are usually used in the school and the university. Where necessary graphics are included to depict and explain the topic better.
The content is organized into following groups:
- Basic Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Analytical Geometry
- Logic



  
2.WikiDroid 
 Wikidroid is the fastest Wikipedia browser for Android. View all of Wikipedia’s articles formatted perfectly for your device in a fast and sleek interface designed for easy and quick navigation. View articles wherever you are with the ‘Save page for offline viewing’ feature. Wikidroid includes many features to make your browsing experience better, such as:
 - Live search suggestions
- Voice search
- Link queue - just long press on a link to add it to the queue
- Save an unlimited amount of pages to your storage for offline viewing anywhere
- Supports all Wikipedia languages
- Jump to a random article
- Add bookmarks + home screen shortcuts to articles
- Device search integration
- Full screen mode
- Quick language swap button
- Non-obtrusive advertising




3.RealCalc Scientific Calculator
 This app is perfect for students who need all the functionality of a scientific calculator. This student app is ideal for mathematical or scientific problems so if this is your area, then this is the app for you!

 4.Assignment Planner 
Assignment Planner is an application which allows you to keep track of homework assignments for a number of different courses. It includes features that allow you to display only those assignments that are yet to be completed, add information to all your assignments, courses and textbooks for reference, filter assignments by their type, color code assignments by a number of different criteria, and much more. You can also export your assignments to a text file or to iCal, to easily view your assignments from your iPod. Assignment Planner is a simple and easy-to-use application thats great for college or high school students.
-Managing Assignments
-Managing Projects

-Courses and Textbooks
-Calendar View
-Dashboard Widget

5.ExamTime

 ExamTime allows you to create online Mind Maps, Flashcards, Online Notes and Quizzes. All of these online study tools are designed to help you improve your learning and prepare for exams. Never before has it been easier to create your online study resources and share them with your classmates. Plus all your notes are stored in one place.

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“I Forgot Mobile” (IFM) Get Missed Calls and Text Messages to Your Email Inbox

With “I Forgot Mobile” (IFM) get Missed calls and text messages to your email inbox. If you have a habit of forgetting mobile in home, office, car etc. Then don’t worry Install IFM app and check Missed calls and text messages in your email inbox. Just your mobile should have access to internet either through WIFI or Mobile Internet.

 Note:
1) Make sure your mobile is connected to WIFI or Mobile Internet.
You may never know when you forget ur mobile. In case if “IFM Switch” is OFF and you forgot ur Mobile. Just give two missed calls within one minute. That’s it “IFM Switch” will become ON and ur mobile will start sending Missed calls and Text Messages as emails. This feature is available only in PAID Version.
Only you have to configure email ids and select options whether you like to get emails of Missed calls, Text messages. Also you can get emails of Missed Calls and Text Messages if present in contact list.
1) If you are a traveller worried about activating international roaming which incurs some cost, effort and time.
2) If you are working in a secured site where mobile phones are not allowed.
3) If you are busy and forgot mobile. Going back and getting the mobile is hectic because of huge traffic or any other reasons.
4) If you are registering in online bank and activation code will be sent to your mobile. You need the code to be entered for completing the process.
5) If you forgot phone at desk and went to attend meeting worried about missing important calls and text messages.
6) In case if you lost mobile and if someone changes the sim in your mobile still you will receive emails to your email id. Till you uninstall this application.
If you are facing above mentioned problems then install IFM (I Forgot Mobile) and free from all worries.
IFM (I Forgot Mobile) has a rich UI and very simple to configure and ready to use app.
Options available:
1) IFM Switch (Free) : Switch off app to stop receiving emails.
2) Missed Calls (Paid) : If “On” sends Missed calls to email inbox.
3) Messages (Paid) : If “On” sends Messages to email inbox.
4) Contacts Only (Free) : If “On” sends Missed Calls or Messages only if present in contact list.

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UCWeb Browser 9.5 Updated For Android With Faster Download Speed

UC Web, a popular mobile internet software and services provider, has released its new UC Browser 9.5 for Android OS.
As per the company, the latest UC Browser version uses ‘segmented file transfer and multi-threaded downloading’ which splits files into multiple parts for easy downloading. The company has also enhanced speed for downloading data from their server. All this has helped the browser in offering 15 percent faster downloading speed than the previous version of the browser, when used on 3G or Wi-Fi. Those on 2G too will be able to experience better browsing speed.
The Web Application Centre built into the UC Browser 9.5 allows users to easily install and run HTML5 and other web apps directly. Also added were the Image Viewer and the UC Homescreen Widget. According to the company, the Image Viewer serves as a scrolling photo album that showcases all the pictures on the webpage. The UC Homescreen Widget is an add-on that creates a widget on the Android home screen for easy access. Other noticeable enhancements according to UC Web include optimizations made to typing, gesture control and font adjustment.
You can download it from here.

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Mobile Phone Tracker

Mobile phone tracker is an Android application that helps you to track your teenager children or your employees or Friends Phones very easily. Also you can use this application to backup data from your phone.Now you have a great tool to view these all logs almost in real-time.

 Mobile phone tracker helps to successfully record these services for free:
- Messages and multimedia messages. By using this application you can view all incoming and outgoing texts remotely.
- Phone logs. This application will record incoming or outgoing phone calls.
- Gps logs. With this application you will be able to locate your phone.
- Browser logs. This phone finder application tracks the main domain name and the date when it was accessed will be saved.
- System logs (like Startup-Shutdown or ring changed-Silent, Vibrate).
- WHATSAPP logs. This feature requires Root access.
- FACEBOOK logs. This cell phone tracker will monitor Facebook messages. (This feature requires Root access.)
- VIBER logs. This Application helps you to record all Viber activities.
- SKYPE logs. This Application helps you to record all Skype activities..
- CALENDAR logs. You can Tracks new events added in the calendar.
- PICTURE logs. This phone locator application will track any picture taken or downloaded.
- New CONTACTS logs. This smartphone tracker application will log new contact.
Steps setup Mobile phone tracker:
.Download and install this application on the target phone.
(You will have to install the Application on the Phone that you want to track.)
 .Open the application.
.Register a new account. (Enter your Email and choose a Password).
.Enter a Name for the target phone.
Now you can log on our website Spy Phone login with the email and password that you have entered earlier. The phone must have Internet Acess.
For more details please see Spy Phone.

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Best Battery Saver Android Apps To Save Battery Life

These are the best battery saver Android apps in Google’s Play Store. These aren’t your average run-of-the-mill power saving options, we’re looking at apps that actually work as intended and help your device make better use of its battery.That said, here are the  top 10 best battery saver Android apps.
1. Du Battery Saver & Switch Widget

The Du Battery Saver is an app that extends and improves the battery life for Android devices.It seems to work better than most built-in power saving options, and has a whole lot more features to take advantage of than some of the more average power saving apps. There are various intelligent mode and pre-set options that you can set up to make sure you’re using as little battery as possible. Du Battery Saver even has a few of its own widgets to make things easily accessible. All in all, DU Battery Saver is one of the best battery saving Android apps you can get.Get it here.

2. Easy Battery Saver

 

Another great battery saver Android app is Easy Battery Saver. In some ways, it works the same Du Battery Save does, but it’s unique in that it gives you a quick status of your battery levels on the main page, giving you fairly accurate analysis on how much more use you can get out of it.Easy Battery Saver is user friendly and simple to operate. Get it here.

 3. Battery Widget Reborn

 

Battery Widget Reborn is another one of my favorite battery saving Android apps, mainly because it has a lot of features, a notification icon, and some really useful widgets.As for more useful features, there are a few power saving options that automatically kick in during the night while you’re sleeping,such as turning Airplane Mode on.Overall,it’s one of the more useful battery saving Android apps,so check it out.Get it here.
  4. Juice Defender

Juice Defender & Battery Saver is a power manager app designed to extend the battery life ofyour Android Device.Schedule synchronization events,auto-toggle WiFi,and keep power consumption under control.You can download Juice Defender from the Google Play Store here.Get it here.

5.Battery Doctor (Battery Saver)

 

Battery Doctor is one of the more popular battery saving apps for Android.Battery Doctor is nice because it not only is designed to speed up your device,but also features a built-in task killer to get rid of the apps taking unneeded space and power in the background,like bloatware that many Verizon,AT&T,Sprint and other carrier branded phones come with.You can download Battery Doctor from the Google Play Store here.Get it here.

  6.Advanced Mobile Care

Advanced Mobile Care is an Android security and performance optimization app developed by IObit Mobile Security. The must-have all-in-one app performs real-time virus scans, extends battery life, and can launch games with Game Speeder to make games run smoothly without game-play disturbance. Advanced Mobile Care is a great app and is easy on the battery. You can download Advanced Mobile Care from the Google Play Store here.Get it here.

7.NQ Easy Battery Saver

 

NQ Easy Battery Saver is a useful app that will extend battery life and speed up your Android phone.New features include a smart assistant,quick settings,battery usage monitor,and an optimization tool that will keep track of running apps.Lock up apps you don't want to kill,and NQ Easy Battery Saver will take care of the rest.Get it here.

 8.Battery Dr. Saver + a Task Killer

 

Battery Dr Saver + a Task Killer is an app designed to improve your battery life. The app will show users battery health, temperature, talk time, etc. Kill tasks and your Android device will run smoother. You can download Dr Battery Saver + a Task Killer from the Google Play Store here. Get it here.

 9.Super a Tool Box Cache Battery

 

Super a Tool Box-Cache Battery is an app developed by Aipopdev.Users can manage and improve their Android phone's performance.The app displays memory information,remaining time for talk time,video time,web surfing,and idle time.Don't want anyone to see your web browser history? You can delete YouTube history,Gmail history,web browser history,and more.You can download Super a Tool Box Cache Battery from the Google Play Store here.Get it here.

10.Go Battery Saver & Widget 

 

Go Battery Saver & Widget is a powerful tool to use to extend battery life by 50percent.Optimize power consumption by managing WiFi, audio, screen brightness, apps, mobile data, bluetooth and anything else that may be draining your battery. Create battery-saving schedules that meet your needswith preset modes and toggle controls. Go Battery Saver & Widget saves your batterywhen you need it the most. You can download Go Battery Saver & Widget from the Google Play Store here.Get it here.

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