The announcement makes Micromax the first mobile brand in the country to offer an Android One device to consumers.
The phone offers a high-quality experience, running Android’s 4.4 KitKat operating system.
This will be one of the first phones in Sri Lanka to feature the new Android Lollipop release— an update that will offer Google’s new Material Design, improved battery life, enhanced security features, and smarter notifications. It will continue to receive guaranteed updates for the next 2 years directly from Google.
Micromax Canvas A1 is equipped with 4.5” IPS Screen, 2MP front camera and 5MP AF Rear camera. 1GB RAM , 4GB ROM, 1.3GHz Quod Core processor, Dual SIM, Expandable additional storage slot, features seen particularly important to Sri Lankan consumers.
Canvas A1 will have access to many apps that allow people to message friends, socialize, check news and weather, and play games. Google apps such as Gmail, Google Search, and Google Translate will come pre-loaded on the phones.
Commenting on the launch, Amit Mathur, International Business Head, Micromax said, “Consumers today are looking for smartphones that offer advanced and seamless functionality with regular OS updates.
Our partnership with Google will ensure that Canvas A1 will get guaranteed updates for the next 2 years directly from Google.”
“Canvas A1 is a high quality smartphone for all Sri Lankans, bringing together unique solutions around hardware, software, and connectivity,” he added.
Caesar Sengupta, VP, Product Management, Google stated, “Google is pleased to collaborate with Micromax Informatics on Android One — a program designed to help bring high-quality, affordable Android devices to Sri Lanka along with other emerging markets.
We’re looking forward to working with Micromax Informatics to empower the next billion people.”
Priced at LKR 15990/-, the Micromax Canvas A1 will be available across the country at all leading retail stores from mid-January.
For more information, please visit www.micromaxinfo.com/SL
