Android One is here to give you Nexus like experience in Rs. 6000 with faster updates and reference hardware

Couple of days ago in Google I/O Developer event in San Francisco, Google unveiled the Android’s next generation OS update, the Android L along with another new Android version for developing markets.

 “Android One” a new program using which OEMs now can produce budget Smartphones with great quality with some specific sets of hardware reference platforms. Sundar Pichai chief of Google’s Android and Chrome showcased “Android One” at the event.

“Android One” will be featuring presets of hardware reference platforms coupled with Stock Android that will be implemented on the Smartphone that will reach to consumers at price point of $100 (~ Rs. 6000).

Software wise, Android One will support Play Auto Installs – Pre installation of several apps on the phone that the OEMs use to make extra money, till date it was OEM bundling, but now Google is supporting this as a option in Android One.

Auto Updates – In Android One Updates will be handled by Google itself, and the devices running Android One will be getting latest updates just like any Nexus devices. So, you don’t have to wait for OEMs to deliver updates for your Smartphones.

So, no more laggy, buggy experience, no more waiting for updates, neat and smooth pure Android at affordable price, The OEMs which are first to join the Android One platform are none other than Micromax, Karbonn and Spice.

The three Indian Smartphone manufactures are famous for making affordable value for money Smartphones in India. The reference model shown in background is a Micromax Branded Smartphone running on Android One.

The reference model sports a 4.5-inch screen, dual SIM, FM Radio and SD card support, even the Android One is written on the back above the company’s logo. With the price point of $100 or Rs. 6000, you will be getting stock Android and reference hardware.

The reference hardware will help manufacturers to make it cheaper for consumers and will allow manufacturers app bundling while updates will be taken over by Google, so this is a win-win situation for both OEMs and Consumers.

So, the budget Smartphone market is just about to change for good. So, cheers and also leave your thoughts below in the comments, what are your thoughts about the Android One... Have a good day friends.