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If you’re thinking there is some error in the header then we would like to assure you that you are reading right. This is exactly the space where Micromax is eyeing its buyers now with focus on making sure the losses aren’t incurred on devices anymore. 
 
Canvas Sliver is their long waited so-called flagship device which caters to the style conscious youth consumers in the country and for Rs 17,999 you’re as per the company getting the lightest and slimmest phone one can find anywhere in the market (strong claims). So their latest Canvas offering has lot to offer for the Fashionista but you can’t bet against others wanting a bit more than this, especially for this pricing. 
 
Canvas Sliver weighs at 97 grams (you heard that right) and with 5.1mm dimensions there is only so much you can fit into a slim-fit product after all. So what have they actually managed to offer? Let’s take a look, Canvas Sliver 5 doesn’t get a 5-inch form size, instead they have gone for a 4.8-inch AMOLED HD display with able support from Android 5.0 Lollipop on the software front. 
 
It gets interesting when you get to know that a quad-core Snapdragon 410 CPU for this price with 2GB RAM and non-expandable 16GB storage space available. Sounds similar to a lot of devices selling in the country right now but surely the Rs 17,999 could have been looked at once (or even twice). 
 
On the imaging front, Micromax must be hoping that people get comfortable with an 8MP snapper (with Sony CMOS sensor), when everyone goes on the megapixel count race. Add to all this and you get a phone loaded with a 2000mAh battery which is never going to please powerhouse users of the modern era when powerbanks are their bigger life support. 
 
So, for Rs 17,999 Micromax is giving you a light deal with lightness epitomized in every nook and corner of the Canvas Sliver 5 4G smartphone.

Micromax
goes for style with Canvas Sliver 5 Smartphone at Rs 17,999

<keyword id="71696" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Micromax">Micromax</keyword> has launched its latest <keyword id="28168" type="TECHNOLOGY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Smartphone">smartphone</keyword>, <keyword id="6391540" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Canvas">Canvas</keyword> Nitro 310. The smartphone runs on 1.7 Ghz octa core <keyword id="6369515" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mediatek">MediaTek</keyword> chipset along with 2GB of RAM. There is 8GB of internal storage available on the smartphone, which can be expanded by up to 64GB. 
 The Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 runs on <keyword id="6355645" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="android">Android</keyword> 4.4 (KitKat). It is powered by a 2,500mAh battery. On the camera front, it has a 13MP Sony camera with f/2.2 aperture and 5MP fixed focus front camera. 
 
The connectivity options on the Micromax Canvas A310 include, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.The Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 comes with Oleophobic coating, and has a fingerprint layer. The smartphone is available in two color variants – white and blue. 
 
Priced at Rs 12,990, the Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 will be available through Snapdeal. With this smartphone Micromax Canvas Nitro will be competing head on with the Moto G (2nd Gen), Asus ZenFone 5 and Xiaomi Mi3. 
 
On paper, it looks like an interesting value for money offering from Micromax but wait for our full review to know whether you should be buying it or not.

Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 with Octa-Core Processor Launched for Rs. 12,990

<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromax-turns-messiah-for-startups-eyeing-20-companies-topump-400-million/articleshow/47204046.cms">Micromax</a>, a brand popularly known for manufacturing handsets mainly in the price range of INR 2000-10,000, is likely to enter the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromax-Indias-no-1-smartphone-manufacturer-has-a-new-CMO/articleshow/46146006.cms">premium smartphone market in India</a> with its announcement of launch of smartphones with <keyword id="29480" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Helio">Helio</keyword> chipsets. In partnership with <keyword id="6369515" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mediatek">MediaTek</keyword>, it would become the first Indian brand to<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromaxgoes-for-style-with-Canvas-Sliver-5-Smartphone-at-Rs-17999/articleshow/47720637.cms">launch</a><a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromaxgoes-for-style-with-Canvas-Sliver-5-Smartphone-at-Rs-17999/articleshow/47720637.cms"> a device</a> on the new Helio platform using X10. Helio chipsets are known to be much more powerful and efficient than any other in the market. But should it take the risk of shifting from its comfort zone and moving to a more niche market? If not, then surely the industry is curious to know as to how it would avail affordable Helio handsets in India.
 

	“We are focussed in pioneering the market with innovation. We partnered with MediaTek because without the platform we can’t take those products to market. We will remain focussed in bringing any new technology to the mass at a larger scale,” <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromax-Picks-Up-SamsungsVineet-Taneja-As-Its-CEO/articleshow/35617484.cms">Vineet Taneja</a>, ceo of <keyword id="71696" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Micromax">Micromax</keyword>, told Business Insider India, while talking about their business strategies. Finbarr Moynihan, General Manager, Corporate Sales International for MediaTek puts it this way; <keyword id="3033334" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Helio-X10">Helio X10</keyword> represents MediaTek’s mission to make leading technology inclusive and accessible to consumers. 

	Helio would enter India by this year-end or early next year, said Vineet. With the India launch of Helio X20 scheduled in 2016, Helio XP would also be launched soon in the coming months. 
 

	<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Micromax-Karbonn-Lava-and-Microsoft-have-unleashed-a-marketing-blitz-in-India/articleshow/48292804.cms">Micromax is headed on its way to undertake huge risks</a>. Questions arise about its executive problems with the resignation of Chairman <keyword id="3799" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sanjay-Kapoor">Sanjay Kapoor</keyword>. 

	“That’s the change in the board level. Operationally nothing has changed. We are all secured and business is going in the right direction,” said Vineet.
 

	Micromax also launched the first Indian smartphone with MediaTek 6735, Micromax Canvas Fire 4G. It is a part of its roadmap with MediaTek to fuel India’s 4G adoption.
 

	Vineet added that Micromax will launch three more devices of this roadmap this September and five more before Diwali.
 

	Features:
 

	1. Platform- MediaTek MT6735
 

	2. 4G LTE
 

	3. LTE CAT 4 (upto 150 Mbps download)
 

	4. 1.0 GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex A53
 

	5. 4.5 inch display screen
 

	6. 5 MP AF Rear Camera 1.2 MP Front camera
 

	7. RAM- 1GB DDR3/ROM 8 GB
 

	8. <keyword id="6355645" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="android">Android</keyword> Lollipop 5.1 
	 
	(Image credits: waggeneredstrom)

Micromax is making its biggest bet yet in India. Is it worth
the risk?

At a press conference in New Delhi, <keyword id="6355629" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Google">Google</keyword> unveiled the first series of <keyword id="2373897" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Android-One">Android One</keyword> smartphones in India. Sundar Pichai, Senior Vice President for <keyword id="6355645" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="android">Android</keyword>, Chrome and Apps at Google was there as he was at the Google I/O developer event earlier this year, announcing the Android One initiative to bring a rich Android experience to affordable smartphones. 
 
Android One 
The vision of Android One is to bring stock Android with timely software updates to sub-$100 smartphones. Essentially, it’s Nexus for the masses. 
 
In an aberration from the usual course and like the Nexus and Google Play Edition products, Google will push the Android updates as and when they come instead of the OEMs. The devices will be automatically updated; the box of an Android` One device asserts ‘Always the latest version of Android’. 
 
The Android One devices will include support for seven additional languages including Hindi and users will not have to download any external application to access their Android One smartphones in Hindi. 
 
Devices 
The smartphone vendors that Google has partnered with for the first wave of devices in India are Micromax, Karbonn, and Spice; three OEMs who lead the market in the budget smartphone segment. 
 The three devices announced are <keyword id="6378177" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Spice">Spice</keyword> Dream UNO Mi-498, Micromax Canvas A1, and Karbonn Sparkle V. The Spice Dream UNO and Micromax Canvas A1 are available in black and white, while the Karbonn Sparkle V is available in blue, grey, red, and white colors. 
 
As was announced at the Google I/O event, these smartphones come with a 4.5-inch IPS display (480x854), dual SIM card slots, microSD card slot, and FM radio. Essentially, these three are same devices internally, which just differ in design and build. 
 Packing in a 1.3 GHz quad-core <keyword id="6369515" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mediatek">MediaTek</keyword> processor and 1 GB RAM, these devices include 4 GB of internal storage and a 1700mAh battery. The phones feature a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. 
 
Pricing 
The only bullet point of the pitch that the Android One smartphones don’t keep up to is the promise of sub-$100 smartphones. In a competitive, and crowded, price segment, the devices are priced starting at ₹6399. It wasn’t a bad price at the start of this year, but now it will disappoint most. 
 There’s <keyword id="11148" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Motorola">Motorola</keyword>’s Moto E with stock Android and timely updates, which is sold at similar price-point with better hardware specifications. And the latest disruptor on the block, the Xiaomi Redmi 1S takes the crown with great specifications, although running an Android fork. 
 Google has tied up with <keyword id="15491" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Airtel">Airtel</keyword> for special data plans for Android One smartphones. Airtel customers get free access to Google services like operating system and software updates. Also, all customers get 200MB worth of apps per month for six months at no cost. 
 
Availability 
The Android One smartphones will be exclusively sold via online retails immediately, and interestingly Google has picked up three leading online retailers for three devices. Since the devices are pretty much the same, you could also make a decision based on your preference for a particular online store. 
 The Micromax Canvas A1 would be available on <keyword id="6354743" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon-India">Amazon India</keyword>, the Spice Dream UNO will be available on Flipkart, and the Karbonn Sparkle V will be available on Snapdeal. Google has also announced that before the festive season of Diwali next month, the devices will also be available in brick and mortar stores. 
 
What’s Next 
Android One is a big bet for Google in India, and the region is clearly the ground zero for the initiative. Google plans to expand Android One to Indonesia, Philippines, and other South Asian countries by the end of 2014 and in more countries in 2015. In India, more devices will follow in coming months in price bands above and below the latest range. 
 At the event, Google also announced the next set of partners for the Android One initiative. These include <keyword id="104695" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Qualcomm">Qualcomm</keyword>, and OEMs like Acer, Alcatel Onetouch, HTC, Lenovo, <keyword id="6367990" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Panasonic">Panasonic</keyword>, XOLO, Lava, Intex, and Asus. Glaring omissions from the list are <keyword id="10591" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> and <keyword id="6356116" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="LG">LG</keyword>.

Everything You Need To Know About Android One

The Lenovo K3 Note launched in India yesterday at a mere Rs. 9,999 and a bunch of unmatched specifications. 
 
It boasts of a full HD 5.5 inch display with 1.7GHz Octa Core processor and 2 GB RAM. Add to that 16GB internal storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, 4G and a 3000 mAh battery. 
 
While Indian mobile enthusiasts are sure to get bowled over by the K3’s incredible value-for-money proportion, here is a list of 5 other smartphones imploring for your attention: 
 
Mi 4i (Rs. 12,999) 
 
· 1.2 GHz Kirin 620 Octa Core Processor 
· 5” Full HD Display with Sunlight Display 
· Android - 5.0 Lollipop 
· 13MP Primary Camera with f/2.0 aperture and two-tone Flash 
· 5MP Front Camera with Beautify 
· 3120 mAh Battery 
· 4G Dual SIM 
 
Asus Zenfone 2 (Rs. 12999) 
 
· 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor 
· 5.5” HD IPS Display 
· Android – 5.0 Lollipop 
· 13 MP Primary Camera 
· 5 MP Secondary Camera 
· 3000 mAh Battery 
· 4G LTE 
 
Mi Redmi Note 4G (Rs. 9,999) 
 
· 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 Cortex-A7 Quad Core Processor 
· 5.5” HD IPS Display 
· Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS 
· 13 MP Primary Camera 
· 5 MP Secondary Camera 
· 3100 mAh Battery 
· 4G LTE 
 
Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 (Rs. 9,999) 
 
· 1.7 GHz MT6592 Octa Core Processor 
· 5” HD IPS Display 
· Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS 
· 13 MP Primary Camera 
· 5 MP Secondary Camera 
· 2500 mAh Battery 
 
Honor 4C (Rs. 8,999) 
 
. 1.2 GHz Kirin 620 Octa Core Processor 
· 5” HD IPS Display 
· Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS 
· 13 MP Primary Camera 
· 5 MP Secondary Camera 
· 2550 mAh Battery 
 
(Image Credit: Indiatimes)

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5 competitors of Lenovo K3 Note

Affordable is the latest bug catching up with the smartphone makers in the country and a domestic brand has taken the term to a whole new level with the first-ever octa-core powered device priced at less than Rs 10,000. 
 <keyword id="1190315" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Wickedleak">WickedLeak</keyword>, known for products that come across as cheap knock-offs to tier one brands, has done it again with its <keyword id="2422418" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Wammy-Neo-Youth">Wammy Neo Youth</keyword> smartphone that comes equipped with the power of eight-core processors and priced at merely Rs 8,450. At this price, the company has managed to pack quite a few punches with the Wammy Neo Youth which seems rather bizarre. 
 
Wammy Neo Youth comes in a five inch form factor with HD display and packs the 1.7 GHz octa-core processor from Mediatek that comes in Micromax Canvas Knight and HTC’s recently launched Desire 616 smartphones. The said chipset is clubbed with a 1 GB RAM, offering 8 GB storage and expandable up to 64 GB. 
 
The imaging prowess on the Wammy Youth is facilitated by 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras. However, it comes with only 2,200 mAh battery that might prove to be the reason for the phone’s downfall. WickedLeak Wammy Neo Youth is available on pre-order price of Rs 8,450 on the company website and in addition to that, the phone is available with the added protection of AquaProtect, which is available for Rs 9,950.

Cheapest Octa-Core Smartphone At Rs 8,450 Is Here

The day is upon us, when Xiaomi dishes out its latest installment of Mi3 smartphones in the country via online-seller, Flipkart. People have been hogging the internet, registering themselves to grab one of these and with all the hoopla that the phone has created, the attention and demand is warranted. 
 
Now, the phone’s sold out in a second. So what do you do? If you’re fed with wasting time and facing the hassle of buying the phone which is available only-online then we have some options that may stand out as decent alternatives in comparison to the Mi3 and the most crucial part, available across retail stores as well (some of them). 
 
Also read: <a href="http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Review-Xiaomi-Mi3/articleshow/39427483.cms">Xiaomi Mi3 review</a> 
 
Check them out: 
 
Asus Zenfone 5 
Price: Rs 9,999 (8 GB), Rs 12,999 (16 GB) 
 Asus introduced its affordable-yet-competent Zenfone 5 in the country priced at Rs 9,999 onwards. The phone is available in 8/16 GB storage options and comes in exciting colors like Red and Purple among others. The phone sports a 5 inch HD display Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and packs an <keyword id="28115" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Intel">Intel</keyword> Atom processor with 1 GB RAM. It comes fitted with an 8 MP rear camera and 2 front snapper. It runs on Zen UI over <keyword id="6355645" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="android">Android</keyword> 4.3 <keyword id="155384" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jelly">Jelly</keyword> Bean version and loaded with a 2110 mAh battery. 
 
Also read: <a href="http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Asus-ZenFone-5-A-Worthy-Opponent-to-Moto-G/articleshow/38140329.cms">Asus Zenfone 5 review</a> 
 
<keyword id="11148" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Motorola">Motorola</keyword> Moto G 
Price: Rs 10,499 (8 GB), Rs 11,999 (16 GB) 
 
Motorola re-entered the mobile space earlier this year with slew of devices under the Moto brand name. The company’s first device, Moto G was a runaway success in the country and continues to perform admirably well even after such a long time since its induction. With its revised pricing (though limited to stock), Moto G becomes even more desirable. The phone sports a 4.5 inch HD display with Corning Glass 3 protection and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat version. The phone packs a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor with 1 GB RAM. It comes fitted with a 5 MP rear camera with flash and 1.3 MP front camera. You cannot expand the storage on this one and with 2070 mAh battery, the phone should see through day’s usage without much of fuss. 
 
Also read: <a href="http://www.gizmodo.in/gadgets/Moto-G-Review-The-Best-Cheap-Phone-But-Still-a-Cheap-Phone/articleshow/27145406.cms">Moto G review</a> 
 
<keyword id="6354716" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nokia">Nokia</keyword> Lumia 630 
Price: Rs 10,500 (single-SIM), Rs 11,500 (dual-SIM) 
 
<a href="http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Nokia-Lumia-630-Launches-in-India/articleshow/35017035.cms">Nokia Lumia 630</a> may not be running on Android but for its price, this Windows Phone device is quite the value. It’s the first device with Windows Phone 8.1 (WP 8.1) out-of-box, quad-core chipset, 128 GB expandable storage, FM radio etc. It sports a 4.5 inch 854x480 pixels ClearBlack display with Corning Glass 3 protection. The 512 MB RAM onboard the phone doesn’t pose much of an issue and offers 8 GB internal space. It comes with a 5 MP rear camera sans flash and no front camera either. You get the dual-SIM option with Smartswitch feature and loaded with an 1830 mAh battery. 
 
You have some other options like Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini, Sony Xperia M that can be looked at.

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