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YU's Yureka has been refreshed with a new Full HD twist , the phone , which runs Android in the form of Cyanogen OS 12 now comes with a Full HD display with the same 5.5" screen size . the internals of the phone are said to stay the same with the exception of the camera - which has received a Sony IMX214 sensor with Largan blue architecture .The phone still features the Snapdragon 615 Soc ,2GB of Ram , LTE support and of course , the affordable $160 price point. Specs at s glance  *5.5" 1080p IPS display  *64 bit 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939)  *2GB RAM ,16GB storage +MicroSD slot *LTE ,GPS ,Dual sim support  *Android 5.0.2 (Cyanogen OS )  *13MP rear camera ,LED flash  *5MP front facing camera  *2500mAh battery  Source - GSMArena

OnePlus - a company that made headlines last year with its OnePlus One handset is now announcing plans to dish out Android 5.0 to their handsets . The update , which looks to be a bit late by flagship update standards is the result of "proprietary drivers, code, QA [and] certifications." . Originally ,OnePlus promised a 90 day update promise but things started to go south after Cyanogen - Oneplus'  main software provider , ditched Oneplus and sold off exclusive rights to Micromax in India ,and  as a result Indian OnePlus users will not receive direct updates as all update rights belong to the said Indian OEM . OnePlus - in a attempt to slowly get away from its Cyanogen alliance ,started to work on its custom "Oxygen OS" ROM which is said to be ready next month for users (who won't get cyanogenmod in India )and around the world , Cyanogen -  tied to a two year update contract during the OnePlus one's conception is also said to issue Cyanogenmod 12S (spe...

Grabbing a OnePlus One has just been made a lot easier . Previously , One had to go through many obstacles to obtain a invite for a OnePlus one , but starting from today (10th) , you can order your very own OnePlus One without a invite .The offer will continue on every following Tuesday and customers who request a phone will still receive 3 invites to dish out to friends or family , The Tuesday OnePlus One offer starts from 3AM ET (12AM PT, 8AM GMT, 4PM HKT) Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - Engadget

Android has come a long way from its humble start in 2008 , the platform , which was backed by Google was a instant hit among manufacturers and consumers alike , the opensource nature and the ability to transfer media without syncing made it the only choice in a world of closed source smartphones of the era ,the envy and fear of Android's dominance shook most rival manufacturers to their core , and as a result , almost all major Non Android OEM's had a go at firing their canons at Android -which only proved to be futile on the long run as Android has now passed the 81% marketshare mark , this rapid success can be attributed to Google's efforts to push the Android platform even further , but that doesn't mean that all Android's are Google - a significant amount -37% of the Android pie consists of "Forked"  or modified versions of Android , this can be either Color OS , Amazon's Fire Os or even Microsoft/Nokia's own Nokia X platform , these AOSP ba...

After much betrayal , OnePlus has finally decided to skip out on cyanogenmod alltogether with the introduction of its own AOSP based ROM called - Oxygen OS . Cyanogenmod - a popular 3rd party Android ROM was basically the cement of the small startup company and it was even declared as one of the phone's main features,but like most small companies that taste big money ,Cyanogen decided to spray sand on the eyes of OnePlus and eventually made deals with Micromax giving them official rights to use the operating system on their devices leaving OnePlus with their pants down  . As time went on OnePlus started to erase everything Cyanogenmod , newer units no longer contain Cyanogen logo but the operating system was still Cyanogenmod , to change things in this sour break up , OnePlus is set to unveil their own -Oxygen Os - a rom developed on android 5.0 which is said to bring purity just like the element its named after , details about Oxygen OS is still not given , but we expect the...

OnePlus - a company that set the smartphone world on fire after the announcement of the OnePlus One is now rumored to be working on a smaller and a more "affordable" handset which is said to priced at the $250 range with specs that include a 64bit processor and Android in the form of Cyanogenmod . The phone , which appeared in a somewhat convincing leaked photo has a display of about 5" -which is now considered to be "midrange" by modern smartphone standards  and a Snapdragon 615 Soc and a 8mp rear module with flash . The rest of the specs of this rumored device is still not known ,but with OnePlus raising the bar with their "flagship killer" things in this  "OnePlus half" might be very interesting ,but then again there is always a possibility that this phone leaked in the picture(s) might be a well spec'ed Chinese clone so lets take these rumors with a grain of salt . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

If you went through a recent OnePlus Reddit AMA and tonnes of similar news articles on the internet , you can see that One Plus is planning to continue its tradition of making affordable flagship smartphones for half or one third the cost ($299) of rival products. The company has stayed as a underdog manufacturer but those who got word of the OnePlus One grabbed whenever they had the opportunity , and now the company is rumored to be working on the second generation of its One Plus handset lineup which is nicknamed as the  OnePlus "Two" . The new handset is said to feature the best of the last model - which includes swappable back covers with some exotic choices. The phone will definitely pack the latest and greatest hardware for 2015 (Snapdragon 810 maybe) with a improved display and more "Surprises" including a Cyanogenmod based version of Android 5.0 ROM and cost no more than its $500+ rivals .The handset is rumored to be introduced in April  2015 . Written ...

OnePlus One is a great phone with one major flaw - availability . The phone , which brought in truckloads of loyal fans and hype caused quite a storm in the tech world when it came to getting/sending out  invites .The invite system , which was hated by almost all was one ,was of the main reasons why the phone lost its appeal so soon ,frustrated buyers left the forums and most of the time bought phones from rival companies (even Oppo) , some gave up on OnePlus all-together, but now , with 2014 almost coming to a end , OnePlus has finally decided to open the taps and let people order phones in the regular fashion . The new OnePlus Preorder system , unlike the unsuccessful invite method , uses a set timeframe which allows buyers to place their orders in a given time , the move , which allows customers to select their accessories and other material before - hand  , will receive  a small time -window to place their order on the OnePlus One , and if you are a early -bird ,...

For many , the OnePlus  One was vaporware , and after the recent delay , many  potential buyers gave up on the idea of buying the phone because of the long waiting list and disappointment over its actual existence , but now , Oneplus has officially stated that they will start delivery of the units for the first batch of sent invites after a software fix from Cyanogenmod was issued yesterday . The recent software update patched up a new OpenSSL bug that was discovered on the 5th of June .The Oneplus one runs on a AOSP(Android Opensource platform) version of Android 4.4 which offer a ton of customizations which are not available on Stock Android devices .,The phone which is powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor competes with rival smartphone brands by offering it at a cut price of $299 for the 16GB version and $349 for the 64GB version , that being said , the phone is extremely difficult to buy mainly because of the invite system which requires you to either beg for a inv...

One Plus One is finally official , the phone ,made by OnePlus is one of the most anticipated devices of the year . The phone was brought into the limelight mainly because of its ultra high end specs and its promise of a price of less than $400, and as of now , the phone does live up to both those promises and the oneplus in fact costs less than half of a equivalent smartphone with the same specs . The phone at first glance looks a lot like the Oppo find 5 , and that is because OnePlus was founded by ex-Oppo employees.the polycarbonate backplate is removable and it can be swapped for a more unique one made of denim, wood or kevlar . The Oneplus features a 401 ppi - 5.5" Full HD LTPS-IPS display made by JDI and it features Cyanogenmod 11S which is a custom build of Android 4.4 Kitkat . The phone features a Quadcore Snapdragon 801 (8974AC) chipset clocked to 2.5GHZ and it has 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM . the phone features a 13MP Sony IMX214 sensor with 6 lenses and f2.0 aperture , th...

TL ,DR - OnePlus One is official ,Prices start at just $299 The  OnePlus One  smartphone is one of the most anticipated devices of the year, made by ex-Oppo employees under the brandname OnePlus , the device is said to feature impressive specs , a unique small build and a affordable sub $400 price tag .  The phone is scheduled for a April 23 launch , but now , pictures and screenshots  of the said device have leaked out showing the Cyanogenmod powered Android 4.4 smartphone . Apart from the good looks , the  OnePlus One is said to feature a removable backplate for easy customization  . although the 3100 mAh battery is non user replaceable , the cover can be swapped for any cover of choice which include ones made out of denim,wood ,carbon fiber and metal . The device is said to feature 32 or  64GB of onboard storage with no mention of  a MicroSD card slot . Data cable + lightning connector adapter(optional) Included in the box - ...

TL ,DR - OnePlus One is official ,Prices start at just $299 The OnePlus One is a upcoming handset from a startup company created by ex-Oppo employees , the phone as we mentioned earlier is aimed at around $400 with some serious flagship specs and looks . Details about the phone is sketchy , and OnePlus has surely made a great effort to keep the device under lock and key away from prying eyes of leakers , but now , with the device set for a April 28 launch , the company has revealed more specs about the device . According to the announcement , the phone is said to feature a 2.45 Ghz Quad-core Snapdragon 801 8947AC chipset which as most of you know by now , is found in the Samsung Galaxy S5 , the Xperia Z2 and the HTC M8 (the Xperia Z2 and the M8 feature Snapdragon 801 chipsets but are of a slower frequency) . The phone is said to have 3GB of RAM , a 13MP rear camera from Sony and a sealed battery of 3100mAh's . The phone , as previously leaked , is smaller than most other 5...

TL ,DR - OnePlus One is official ,Prices start at just $299 If you haven't heard about the upcoming OnePlus One smartphone , then you are not the only one. The small smartphone manufacturer was the work of a ex-Oppo executive who wanted to introduce a smartphone with flagship specs for less than $400 . Although this the company's first attempt at a smartphone the company's specs look good enough on paper . but today we have a leaked sketch of the design from BGR which shows the One Plus smartphone to have a aluminium unibody with some elements of polycarbonate (PC injection moulding) with a sealed 3100 mAh battery ,other details include the term TP LENS , which usually denotes for a "telephoto lens" but it might most probably be some new type of lens technology ,since the sketch is quite basic , stuff like the sim card ,Micro SD cardtray and the volume rockers are still missing , but as far as rumors go , this is one smartphone to look forward for ...

The official CyanogenMod installer was pulled out of the Google Play Store. The app was voluntarily removed after the Google Play Support team contacted CyanogenMod that its creation was violating the store’s terms. The app specifically violated the Google Play Store Terms of Service by encouraging users to void the warranty of their devices, despite being harmless in its nature. As you probably know already, void warranty is one of the biggest downsides of rooting an Android device. Launched a couple of weeks back, the official CyanogenMod installer, in conjunction with a desktop companion, allowed you to flash the company’s custom Android ROMs to compatible devices. According to CyanogenMod, the app has seen hundreds of thousands of installs for the two weeks of its availability. Thankfully, removal from the Google Play Store does not mark the end of the road for the CyanogenMod installer. The app is available to download directly from the CyanogenMod website and can be sideload...

Oppo is en route to release a new affordable Android smartphone. Labeled as R833T, the handset is supposed to pack a 4.3" IPS screen of WVGA (480 x 800) resolution and cost around $160 placing it in strictly entry-level territory. The rest of the specs include a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and 4 gigs of storage. There are a front and back-facing cameras on the device, although their resolutions are yet to be confirmed. The R833T runs on Color OS 1.0, which we've seen on the Oppo N1 and has its own take on Android with some cool gesture controls and home-baked apps. GSMArena

Steve Kondik, the founder of CyanogenMod, needs no introduction . This man is a star in the Android community and a true Nexus warrior . 19 months ago, in August of 2011, he joined Samsung to change the world and make beautiful mobile babies together. Today, he's a free man once again, as he announced his departure from the company via a Google+ post on his Galaxy S4 impressions minutes ago:. " On the Galaxy S4 I got to spend some quality time with the S4 (final hardware)  before I left Samsung . I'm a huge a fan of the S3 and use one everyday, so I was quite pleased with the S4. Yeah, there is no refresh of the industrial design other than a few minor things such as the edging, but the device actually feels quite a bit more solid than the S3. Specwise, this device blows the competition out of the water. There are a number of unique features that have a lot of potential (assuming Samsung is opening up an API for them) such as the touchscreen which can register ...