YU Yureka’s Lollipop update goes for approval, due soon

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.

The Yureka smartphone 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…

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Leaked ZTE Nubia Z9 render hints at Galaxy S6 edge-like design

A new press render of the unannounced ZTE Nubia Z9 made the rounds online. The render hints that the Chinese manufacturer’s upcoming high-end smartphone will feature a slightly curved display a la Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

The slightly curved display of the upcoming ZTE Nubia Z9 appears to produce a 2.5D effect. The latter is also present in the recently leaked Oppo R7. Rumored specifications of Nubia Z9 include QHD, 3GB RAM, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset.

ZTE announced the Nubia Z9 Max and Nubia Z9 Mini last month. There is no word on the announcement date of the ZTE Nubia Z9 just yet.

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Sharp announces 5.5″ 4K LCD with crazy 806ppi density

Mobile phones are on the verge of breaking yet another pixel density record as Sharp just announced its first 4K mobile display. The 5.5″ panel has a resolution of 3860 x 2160 pixels for the insane density of 806ppi.

The IGZO screen utilizes a conventional RGB matrix, meaning there aren’t going to be any issues with sub-pixel rendering. Not that those were very likely given the density of the panel.

Unfortunately mass production of the panel is proving to be tricky and Sharp doesn’t expect to be able to achieve it before sometime in 2016. So if you are very eager to try out the new super sharp tech you will have to wait for at least another year.

And if you are wondering whether a 4K screen will actually make any difference, you can check out our post on pixel density. There’s a simple test there that lets you know the highest resolution that makes difference to you, depending on your eyesight.

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Verizon LG G3 getting Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA update

Verizon will be updating the LG G3 to Android 5.0 Lollipop through an OTA update. The update has been available through Verizon's desktop app but for those who don't want to deal with that the update will now be available directly on the device itself.

Verizon is the last of the big three carriers in the US to push the Lollipop update to the G3, with AT&T being the first quite a while back, and T-Mobile starting recently.

The update will bring the usual Lollipop features, such as Material Design, improved notifications, user profile modes, priority notification modes, and a ton of under the hood…

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Motorola launches 2nd Gen Moto E 4G in India for $128

Motorola has launched the 4G variant of the 2nd Generation Moto E in India. As before, the phone will be exclusively available through Flipkart.

The 4G variant of the Moto E runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor as opposed to the Snapdragon 200 on the 3G model. Other than that, both models are identical.

The 4G variant is a bit more expensive, costing Rs. 7,999 ($128) compared to the 3G model that costs Rs. 6,999 ($112). You can also purchase additional sidebands and back covers for the Moto E from…

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Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 edge get 24K gold treatment

Gold-plated smartphones have existed since the last decade and used to be in possession of select few. But now, anyone with a taste of extra bling and lots of cash to burn can get their latest Samsung smartphone gold plated. Karalux, the Vietnamese gold-plating shop, offers such versions of the Korean's company two latest flagships.

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge join the company’s collection of 24K gold plated smartphones. Do note that both smartphones feature Corning Gorilla Glass 4 glass panels in the front and at the back. It’s the metallic frame hugging the two panels that gets the gold treatment along with the metal rim around the camera module.

The Karalux shop claims that it takes 3 hours for the engineers to pass the Galaxy S6 through 10 different stages to have it finally 24K gold layered. Not only that, the phone also gets an additional nano layer to prevent the gold plaint from being corroded.

Getting a Galaxy S6 a layer of 24K gold will cost you $400 (VND 8 million) on the top of the regular price starting…

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More alleged photos of Oppo R7 make the rounds on Twitter

More alleged photos of the unannounced Oppo R7 made the rounds on Twitter. The ultra-thin successor of Oppo R5 is expected to launch at some point in the near future.

Once again, the purported images reveal that the upcoming handset will feature a screen with no bezels. That’s right in line with a leaked video of the smartphone from last month.

Rumored specs of Oppo R7 include MediaTek MT6795 chipset and 20.7MP main camera. The device’s bezelless screen utilizes patented technology from Oppo.

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The Top 10 trending phones of week 15

In another issue of our now traditional weekly Top 10 trending chart we see long-standing champion Samsung Galaxy S6 at the top once again. In the absence of any genuine flagship competition, we don't see that changing at least until the launch of the LG G4 towards the end of the month.

The Top 10 trending phones chart is a recap list of the devices that gathered the most hits throughout the week. In other words, the chart represents the interests of the majority of you, our visitors, and is an indication of what currently interests you.

Runner-up is another familiar face, the affordable Galaxy Grand Prime 5-incher. The Top 3 is completed by the Apple iPhone 6, which was all the way down in number 10 merely two weeks ago put shot to prominence last week in number 4.

The most notable new contender this week is the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML which enters straight in number 6. For a company that sold a total of 10,000 smartphones in Q1 2014, Asus is well represented with the Zenfone 5 A500CG in tenth position. The company's ambitious target of 30M smartphone sales this year may be well founded after all.

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Week 15 in review: Xperia Z4, One M9+, LG G4

Another week has passed and, as it has become customary, we take a look back at what excited you, our readers, most during the past few days. Sony is still knee deep in the Xperia Z4 saga and, at this point, it almost feels like the Japanese company is deliberately mocking us. More photos of the elusive phone have surfaced, as well as a few camera samples, painting a picture of a device quite similar to its predecessor.

But the mobile world does have a lot of other announcements to discuss. HTC unveiled a new 5.2-inch smartphone, dubbed the One M9+. It combines the traditional styling of the Taiwanese company, we have grown accustomed to, with a couple of twists, most-notably – a physical home button, complete with fingerprint scanner and a revived dual-camera setup on the back.

LG also has a new device in store. The company's latest flagship – the G4 will adopt a bold look, with a stitched leather back. It will also come equipped with an f/1.8 aperture camera with laser focus, developed in-house. Huawei is also gearing up for a new release. The Huawei P8 will probably be powered by an improved Kirin 935 SoC.

In other news, the Asus ZenFone 2 is coming to both India and Malaysia in late April and the Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640 XL have already arrived on the emerging Indian market. Also, Oxygen OS, OnePlus's latest custom Android ROM, finally saw the light of day and is currently being enjoyed by OnePlus One owners. Naturally, Samsung also made the cut. The Korean tech giant is reportedly developing a brand new custom core architecture for the next Exynos chip line. The technology is codenamed "mongoose" and could extend the company's lead in the mobile processor front even further.

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Alleged live photos of Sony Xperia Z4 make the rounds online
Sporting the model number E6553, the successor of Sony Xperia Z3 will debut this summer.

Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9 and iPhone 6 undergo bend test
The curved screen of the Galaxy S6 edge cracks due to its unusual shape, even if the phone survives.

Oxygen OS for OnePlus One is finally here
The Android 5.0.2-based build finally came out officially today, after a long wait.

Microsoft will launch Lumia 640, 640 XL in India on April 7
The Lumia 640 is rumoured to be priced at $161 and the Lumia 640 XL at $226.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets a firmware update, not Lollipop 5.1
A new minor update for the high-end phablet brings stability improvements and Silent mode.

Sony Xperia Z4 leaked case confirms controls placement
The magnetic connector is history, the power button and volume rocker are where expected.

LG outs 5.5″ QHD IPS LCD display panel with 120% color gamut
The component will appear in the Korean giant’s next flagship smartphone this month.

More live images of the Sony Xperia Z4 show up, no surprises
The smartphone comes in familiar OmniBalance attire, will pack a Snapdragon 810 and 4GB of RAM.

Next Samsung Exynos to pack custom cores
A new rumor hints that Samsung will be using a custom core for its next Exynos chip.

LG G4 event invitation confirms f/1.8 lens, LED flash, laser focus
The next-generation flagship is coming on April 28, may feature a leather back.

Google’s Android 5.1.1 Lollipop in works, may fix memory leak
Android SDK manager gets the new Android 5.1.1 package to hint a quick update in the anvil.

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LG G4 gets revealed ahead of its scheduled debut

LG G4 got fully revealed well ahead of its scheduled April 28 debut. A product page of the smartphone with a number of official images and specs went live for several hours. It has already been taken down.

In line with the official invites, the press images of the smartphone confirm users will be able to spec its back in genuine leather. Several different shades will be available, with each of them looking decidedly premium.

The Korean giant’s flagship smartphone will also be available with plastic back cover. Sporting squarish texture, the latter will be available in dark gray, white, and gold.

LG G4 sports a Slim Arc Design. It allows smartphone to feel naturally in hand despite sporting a massive 5.5″ display.

Speaking of display. LG already spilled the beans on the 5.5″ QHD IPS quantum display of the G4. The new unit combines rich color reproduction with energy efficiency to match.

LG G4 is confirmed to sport a microSD card slot and 3,000mAh battery. The latter will be user-replaceable, thus leaving the upcoming smartphone as the one of the last top-shelf devices with such setup.

Physical measures of LG G4 are 149.1 x 75.3 x 8.9mm. There is no word on the weight of the smartphone just yet.

LG will once again offer an official flip cover for its flagship smartphone. The accessory will be available in a variety of different colors.

The web page didn’t confirm the chipset of the LG G4, though it is all but certain to be Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The Korean company already confirmed that the device will pack a 16MP f/1.8 camera developed in-house….

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