Micromax, Spice and Karbonn in partnership with Google announced three Android devices yesterday, which came to be known as Android One. As everyone knows, previously at Google I/O this season, Android One was announced by Google planning to revolutionize the budget smartphone segment. The first three Android One smartphone which were launched yesterday were Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V5 and also the Spice Dream Uno.
Android One
The very first basic question comes in our thoughts are what is Android One. Android One is a Google program partnered with phone companies to create high quality smartphone with affordable price. The program was announced in June by Pichai and India may be the first country to experience the Android One.
Reasons to Buy an Android One Smartphone
- Price and Performance
Cost is one of the most important advantage of buying Android One powered smartphone. Within the Google I/O Sundai Pichai stated that the Android One smartphones will definitely cost very less and they will be priced as low as $100.
Google’s main intention behind developing the Android One project is to improve the performance of Android experience even just in low end smartphones. Result they provide smooth and best performance even just in low end devices.
- Regular System Updates
The most important benefit to buy an Android One smartphones is going to be that you get ensured with regular system updates. Sunder Pichai quoted “The Android One devices is going to be amongst the first to get the Android L updates.” Isn’t that great? You don’t get to hear that each day for a phone that cost about Rs. 6,399.
- Build and Design
Google said that it will be the main one to provide the software and also ensure to supply best specifications at the best price. So, the only thing left to target is the build and design from the smartphones which will be done by the manufacturers. According to Cesar Sengupta VP, Product management, manufacturers is going to be coming up with different designs for Android One smartphones later on.
- Customization done for India
According to Google, the Google Translate feature continues to be updated for better Hindi Translation in Android One devices. Also now, the Google Now will understand Indian accent far better, so there will be no problems for you using Google Now in your language. The company claims there will be more customization for India too.
- Specifications
The specifications of Android One smartphones great for daily usage and gaming. The three phones launched yesterday Karbon, Micromax and Spice has much the same features to each other. The specifications are 1GB RAM, 4.5 ” display, 5MP Camera and 4GB of internal memory. Soon the the Android One market develop big brands like HTC, Acer, Asus, Intex, Lenovo and Panasonic. Means you’ve wide variety of devices choice to select the best one for you.