Micromax is reportedly rolling out Android 4.2 Jelly bean update to its flagship smartphone, the A116 Canvas HD.
According to Micromax focused website, MMX Newscaster, the update will not be available over the air and customers will need to visit Micromax service centres to get the update which will start rolling out this week. However, after the update, the smartphone will be able to get further updates over the air as it brings support for the same.
The 8 MP auto focus camera with LED flash, 4x zoom, HD recording and playback capability of the Micromax Canvas HD A116 GSM mobile phone lets you capture any moment and make it precious. Its burst mode feature enables you to shoot stop-motion videos and give them a creative touch.
The site has also posted a few screenshots of the phone running the Android 4.2.1 build of the OS. The update brings the translucent notification tray to the phone and removes the custom toggles for settings such as Wi-Fi, Brightness, Rotation, Bluetooth, GPS, Data, Screen timeouts and profiles (for alerts and other notifications). Instead, it features the same setting toggles shortcut that's found in stock Android for quick access to Airplane Mode, Battery status, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Data connection, Data usage, Audio Profiles, Brightness, screen backlight Timeout and Auto Rotation.
The phone will get standard Android 4.2 features including lock screen notifications and the Daydream picture frame mode. The report also mentions that the update fixes the issue related to the phone not locking to GPS easily, and now the phone's GPS works fine and locks faster.
It also brings the missing Panorama mode to the Canvas HD's camera app.
If you are looking for an Android phone that will not cost you an arm and a leg and doesn't compromise on performance, Micromax presents the Canvas HD A116, a dual GSM SIM candybar smartphone that has an Android v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and is powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor with 1 GB RAM which allows you to run several apps without any lag.
The surprisingly stylish Canvas sports curved edges and a curved back that make it convenient to hold and a 3.5 mm audio jack is packed sleekly into the body. Micromax Canvas HD A116 offers you a wide range of connectivity options to pick from, adaptable to the way you want to remain connected. Transferring files is a breeze with the microUSB while sharing files with friends becomes easier with the bluetooth feature. Experience fast browsing with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi which can be used to tether the device apart from the USB as well.