The latest fad amongst mobile manufacturers is slim phones and today Micromax unveiled the Canvas Sliver 5. Touted as one of the world’s slimmest phones (end to end), the Canvas Sliver 5 is just 5.1mm thin and weighs just 97 grams. The phone features a metallic frame with a plastic body, giving the device a […]
Micromax unveils Canvas Knight 2 with 4G support
Being one of the companies that brings in a smartphone from concept-to-market quickly, it’s a bit surprising that Micromax’s first 4G phone was announced earlier today. The Canvas Knight 2 is Micromax’s flagship product and the first one from the Indian outfit to support 4G LTE connectivity, joining a sea of options. The phone is […]
Micromax reportedly working on a Cyanogen-powered device
The biggest bane for Indian smartphone vendors like Micromax is the continuous software support. Google’s Android One seems to solve that issue and it seems Micromax is also working on a handset that will be powered by CyanogenMod. The report is obviously unconfirmed but a deal like this can attract some ire from Google since […]
Google launches Android One handsets in India, will start from Rs. 6,000
Google’s Android One initiative announced back at Google I/O is now official with India being the first market to get Android One devices. The first set of phones will be released by Micromax (Canvas A1), Spice (Mi Uno) and Karbonn (Sparkle V) later today carrying a price tag of Rs. 6,399. The price is still […]
Micromax launches Canvas Win W121 and W092 running Windows Phone
Earlier this year, Microsoft had confirmed that Indian mobile phone brands will come up with Windows Phone devices and today Micromax becomes the first India-based brand to come out two Windows Phone 8.1 running phones – Canvas Win W121 and Canvas Win W092. The Canvas Win W121 runs Windows Phone 8.1 OS and is powered […]
Micromax takes on the Moto E with Unite 2
Micromax has announced a new smartphone in the Indian market that takes on Motorola’s latest sensation – Moto E with better hardware. The Unite 2 pips Moto E in almost every aspect that comes with 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and runs Android 4.4.2. Priced at Rs. 6,999, the phone also features a 4.7-inch WVGA […]
Canvas Doodle 3 is a 6-inch phone for Rs. 8,500
If you’re looking for a big-screen phone with minimum impact on your pocket, Micromax today announced the Canvas Doodle 3 in India. The phone boasts a 6-inch display but FWVGA resolution (480×854), which in our opinion is pretty low for a screen this big on the Canvas Doodle 3. The device is powered by MediaTek’s […]
Micromax inroduces Canvas Knight A350 with MediaTek octa-core processor
Micromax today announced its first device to be powered by an octa-core processor. Dubbed as Canvas Knight A350, the phone is powered by MediaTek’s 2GHz Tru Octa-Core MT6592T processor that takes advantage of all the eight cores for an improved performance. As for other hardware, the Canvas Knight is packed with a 2GB RAM, 5-inch […]
Micromax to enter Russian market, will launch its Canvas and Bolt devices
We had gotten a hint from Micromax about its impending Russian operations at the CES and now the Indian phone brand has announced its operations in partnership with VVP Group. The group will help Micromax expand its reach with more than 9000+ sales outlets in 60 cities and 60 service centers. Micromax intends to be […]
Micromax pays to watch ads on MAd A94 smartphone
Micromax today announced a new smartphone for the Indian market that pays you to use their device. How, you ask? With their pre-loaded Micromax MAd application, it streams advertisements and in return pays back to the consumer in the form of prepaid/postpaid account credit. Features-wise, MAd A94 runs Android 4.2.2 and comes with a 1.2GHz […]