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First indian smartphone with android 5.0 lollipop

Google has always been culpable of rolling out its latest Android version much later than Apple (for iOS). Recent reports have vindicated this notion, as Android 5.0 Lollipop is yet to reach more than 98% of Android devices across the globe. So, comparing these numbers with Indian market doesn't make sense right now but slowly gradually, brands are making sure that Lollipop reaches consumers, sooner than later. And what's even more pleasing is the sight of local mobile companies doing their bit for Lollipop's cause. Intex thereby becomes the first brand in the country to introduce Lollipop out-of-box via Intex Aqua Star L smartphone. You can get it  just for Rs 6,990 and having features such as: 5 inch standard display quad-core CPU 1 GB RAM 8GB inbuilt storage 8MP rear 2 MP front facing cameras. It supports dual-SIM connectivity, 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth among others. What's startling to see is that Android One, the Google-ve

First Ubuntu Smartphone arrived

The first smartphone with ubuntu os has arrived in Europe. The Aquaris E4.5 will be offered 169.90 euros, or roughly US$195, across the continent. This unique launch strategy was conceived as a way for the developers to gauge demand and respond to early feedback before offering the phone to a wider audience. The phone's Linux-based operating system was developed by UK-based Canonical, while the handsets were developed and produced by BQ, a technology firm based in Spain that already has produced an Android variant of the hardware. This samrtphone with Ubuntu Edition is aimed at the midrange handset market in Europe.  It features: a 4.5 inch screen dual SIM support front 5 megapixel camera 8 megapixel rear facing camera. Support apps written in  the HTML5 web programming language or QML code. The problem is that there are not a lot of apps for it yet, which is a problem that for a long time plagued the Linux/Ubuntu world too Even with the relatively att