High-end Yu 5050 has specs detailed ahead of tomorrow's unveiling

As we told you a few days ago, Micromax-backed Indian smartphone maker Yu will hold an event tomorrow during which it's expected to reveal a new device. And it looks like most of this handset's specs have been leaked already.

First off, a Yu 5050 has been spotted entering India for testing purposes by a specialized website tracking imports into the subcontinent. This also helpfully tells us that the phone's screen size will be 5.2".

Next up, the same Yu 5050 has turned up in the databases of two different benchmarking apps for Android - GeekBench and AnTuTu. And thanks to this we find out that the handset will come with QHD resolution, a 21 MP rear camera, an 8 MP selfie snapper, 32GB of storage, 3 or 4GB of RAM, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 SoC at the helm. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

What's even more interesting is that the Yu 5050's price is rumored to be around $310 unlocked. That would make it cheaper than the OnePlus 2, for example, and it could end up being the cheapest phone powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset. On the other hand, the two different RAM amounts seem to indicate we'll see two versions of the 5050, in which case the lower-end one is probably going to start at that price.

One thing to keep in mind is that such benchmark reports are not at all impossible to fake. Then again, we'll officially find out everything there is to know about this phone in less than 24 hours.

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Cyanogen OS 12.1 update for Yureka and Yuphoria coming soon

The Cyanogen OS 12.1 update - which is based on Android 5.1 - for the Yu Yureka and Yuphoria is expected to be available soon, as the company has revealed that it is in the final phase of testing. The revelation was made by Yu CEO Rahul Sharma.

Detailing the changes the update will bring along, Sharma said, "A very limited set of devices had issues with proximity sensor. We have addressed this now and will be providing patches which include the auto calibration of proximity sensor."

"We also have an updated firmware for the keyboard to improve typing and gestures. Additionally, the entire camera stack has been rebuilt with reworked camera tunings. This will greatly improve the camera to capture more details under various lighting conditions."

He also announced that the CyanogenMOD 12.1 nightlies for both the devices are now available.

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YU announces a design challenge for its upcoming smartphone

After crowdsourcing the name of their upcoming smartphone, and settling on YUPHORIA, YU is now asking its fans to design a UI set for the phone.

Participants in the challenge can either design the entire set, including icons, controls, status bar, navigation bar, and the wallpaper, or individual elements, including wallpaper, boot animation, or ringtones.

Those who choose to design the entire set can stand to win up to Rs. 100,000 ($1570) in cash prize and individual element creators can win up to Rs. 10,000 ($157) in Amazon credits.

The closing date for the challenge is May 10, so make sure you send your entries before then. Check the link below for further instructions.

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Android 5.0 OTA update for YU Yureka roll-out begins

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the YU Yureka was sent for certification a couple of days ago and today it received the stamp of approval. The update will roll out in phases over the next three days, so you may have to wait until the weekend to get it.

The latest software is based on Cyanogen OS 12 and brings additional theming support, improves mail with CyanogenMail and Exchange support, plus multiple account integration.

    

Android 5.0.2 running on the YU Yureka

The update was originally scheduled for the first week of April, but better late than never. You can join the others waiting for the OTA roll-out to reach their Yureka over at the YU forums (follow the source link).

Thanks to Pankaj for tipping us off!

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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 Yureka.

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YU Yureka to get a Lollipop update in first week of April

Micromax birthed YU Televentures has been taking direct shots with tongue-in-cheek references at Mi India as part of its online promotion for its next handset. In the meantime, the existing owners of theYureka handset raised a query against the anticipated Lollipop update.

YU support team's email response to many concluded that the Lollipop update for the Yureka can be expected in the first week of April. For Yureka, the Lollipop update would basically arrive packaged as the CyanogenMod 12S version.

Apparently, the CyanogenMod 12S update has been delayed for all supporting devices. Even OnePlusmissed it along with the deadline for OxygenOS.

Thanks for the tip, Pankaj!