While the Nexus line has always been about providing a top-end workbench device to test out stock Android, there’s been some variation as to what kind of actual hardware that’s accompanied it.
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When Google kicked off its “Nexus for emerging markets” initiative in the fall of 2014, the aim was to offer timely software updates untainted by hardware manufacturers or carriers on the humblest, cheapest possible devices.But while the search giant insists cash-strapped mobile audiences in 20 countries worldwide received Android Ones with great enthusiasm, sales numbers confirm a bit of variety couldn’t hurt. Already, we’re seeing slightly more powerful gear released under the banner
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Google’s Android One program works as well as it does, bringing smartphone users affordable, dependable phones with fast access to software updates, primarily because of its reliance on standards; by inviting OEMs to craft handsets around some specific reference designs, Android One allows Google and these manufacturers to streamline hardware production and software support. Unfortunately, Android One’s successes in terms of how it brings shoppers access to phones haven’t exactly translated ...
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My goodness gracious, it’s been a hectic couple of weeks in the Android world. We had the Google event in San Francisco prior to the public release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. CyanogenMod modders pounced on the sugar and started working on the 13th iteration of their firmware. And all of this time, we’ve been getting word of
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Google got the ball rolling on Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates yesterday, starting with factory images, and proceeding to OTA updates for the company’s own Nexus devices. We’ve already taken a look at what those updates have to offer, and heard a bit about plans from various Android ...
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With the wildfire spread the Android One project in India, Asia and Europe, you might be forgiven for thinking that a project focusing on spreading affordable stock-Android hardware making entry into one of the world’s richest countries would be a ridiculous idea. Well, not all of the country is Dubai and even without the recent price ...
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Dubbed the poor man’s Nexus program, the Android One initiative was inaugurated roughly a year ago in India, expanding ever since in countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan and, most recently, Nigeria.Google also made a few timid steps to bring stock Lollipop-running affordable smartphones in Europe, ...
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Android One is Google’s solution for its mobile operating system to reach as many hands as possible. Even though Android is free, Android One is designed with extremely affordable hardware in mind, and where OEMs only focus on the hardware, while Google deals with the software. Recent news have left us debating whether the service has succeeded or not, but today we see it expand.As of today, Android One has expanded ...
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Google’s desire to put Android in the hands of everyone continues to gain traction. Android One is one of these initiatives, with the idea of giving emerging markets the access to extremely affordable Android handsets. We still don’t know just how well this project has behaved for Google when it comes to sales and deployment, but it seems there are bolder plans in the works.Google’s managing director in Southeast Asia, Rajan Anandan, was recently interviewed by the Financial Times, and ...
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Amidst its moonshot initiatives like Projects Loon and Ara, it’s oftentimes quite simple to forget that Google sanctions projects like Android One as well. Android One, if you need a refresher, is a program that creates affordable (but yet usable) Android smartphones and then distributes them in growing markets where smartphones aren’t so popular. The latest Android One smartphone will be hitting the Indian market this month, manufactured by local company Lava.According to a report from the Economic Times, the smartphone will be going official on July 14. The Lava phone will ...
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Didn’t it used to be that Nexus phones got first access to the latest Android releases? After all, while many Android handsets are still waiting for their first tasted of Lollipop at all, Nexus model have seen the release of not just Android 5.0, but also 5.0.1 and now 5.0.2. So when Google finished work on Android 5.1, we assumed ...
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On the surface, the Samsung Z1 isn’t a very compelling phone for most of us. It’s only got ¾ GB RAM (768 MB), a dual-core 1.2 GHz Processor, and a 1500 mAh battery. I doesn’t stop there, either. With 4GB storage, and a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800, you’re not going to see the Z1 competing with anything even approaching a “flagship”. That’s okay for it’s target: emerging markets. After all, it runs the lightweight Tizen OS – not Android. What if it did run Android? What if the
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Happy New Year, everyone! By this time, regardless of the time zones, we are all in 2015, and we’ll have to get used to writing “2015” instead of “2014” while talking about dates. I’ll take this opportunity to thank everyone for being here with us throughout 2014, and wish you all a Happy New 2015. May all your wishes come true! And, don’t forget to continue following us, as we’ve got exciting things lined-up for this year, as 2015 will be a huge milestone for Pocketnow (and that’s all I can share at the moment). Our guys will soon ...
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Google’s launch of Android One had the purpose of serving emerging markets with a fluid Android experience on entry-level hardware, and at the same time relieving OEMs of the need to worry about the software experience. At the moment, the Android One initiative was only available in India as its launch country, and we’ve heard of different OEMs like Micromax, Spice and Karbonn jumping on board. If you’re ...
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This year Google introduced Android One as its new project to make available affordable, high-quality smartphones with strong software support. Sales in India got underway back in September, followed by a rollout to other Asian nations. There were already a number of different manufacturers releasing Android One hardware, including Karbonn. Now, with 2015 nearly upon us, Karbonn says that it’s already looking forward to what’s next, sharing its intention to follow that first model up with a new Android ...
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