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Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B bootloader unlock guide and kernel source code are now available
Micromax has released a bootloader unlock guide and kernel sources for the IN Note 1 and IN 1B, kicking off third-party development for the device duo.
Indian smartphone OEM Micromax attempted a comeback last year with the launch of two budget-friendly devices — the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B. What's more interesting is that the company seemingly wants to make the IN series at least a partial spiritual successor to the YU lineup. The phones come with a close to stock Android build with little to no bloat included, while Micromax has also vowed to deliver “two years” of Android updates. Now, the company made another step towards promoting third-party development for the device duo: kernel sources.
XDA Forums now open for Moto G 5G, Moto G9 Power, LG K92, Micromax IN 1B/Note 1, and Samsung Galaxy M21
We've opened up forums for several new Android devices, including the Moto G 5G, Moto G9 Power, and a few other exciting handsets.
It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2020, a year that has been incredibly challenging for many people across the globe. Luckily, we’ve been able to take solace in our shared love of technology, which by and large has progressed in some interesting ways this year.
Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B mark the return of Micromax to the Indian smartphone market
Micromax has just launched the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B in India, marking its return to the Indian smartphone market. Check it out!
Micromax today launched two new Android smartphones in India: Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B, marking a re-entry of the Gurugram-based OEM into the Indian smartphone market. The new smartphones boast interesting hardware, including a quad-camera array, a 5,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G series chipset, and reverse charging support.
HTC may license its brand to Indian smartphone makers Micromax, Lava or Karbonn
According to a report, HTC is in advanced stages of discussion with Micromax, Lava and Karbonn to license its brand name for products in the Indian market.
It is no secret that HTC is long past its glory days. The Taiwanese OEM once used to compete against the likes of Samsung, matching it phone-for-phone, but now, it is nowhere to be seen. HTC isn't giving up on making smartphones just yet, but it may consider switching up its strategy for key markets and segments. According to a recent report from Economic Times, the OEM is in talks with Micromax, Lava and Karbonn to license its brand for use in the Indian market.
Every upcoming/unreleased Android smartphone and tablet we're monitoring
Here's a list of every Android smartphone and tablet from Xiaomi, Samsung, OPPO, Huawei, Google, Vivo, Sony, Nokia, Motorola, etc. we're monitoring.
Android smartphone and tablet leaks can be exciting, but there are so many new devices on the horizon that it can be a real headache to keep up with them all. There's the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Google Pixel 3, Nokia 9, Sony Xperia XZ3, Huawei Mate 20, and Motorola One Power just to name a few. From what I can see, there are over 100 upcoming devices from major device makers such as Google, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Samsung, and Xiaomi. To wrap my own mind around the confusing mess of smartphone leaks and to help others who have trouble keeping up with all of the rumors, I've put together several tables sorted by brand of every upcoming/unreleased Android smartphone, tablet, and smartwatch.
Nowadays, YU is being called as the OnePlus of India, and for good reason too. The similarities between both of them are numerous:
Micromax Remotely Installing Unwanted Apps on Devices
Learn about Micromax' ability to remotely install apps on your device and what you can do to stop this potentially malicious behavior
In the recent past, we witnessed quite a few acts of OEMs messing with devices to achieve various goals, such as increasing benchmark results. We also heard about manufacturers and carriers adding tracing software to their devices, in order to collect data about how the device performs, statistics about voice and data connectivity between the device and radio towers, or even battery runtime data (CarrierIQ are you listening?). Today, however, reports are coming in that users of certain devices by Indian phone manufacturer Micromax noticed apps being silently installed without their consent or permission.