Google's Android One rolls out to Bangladesh
Android One, the Google-developed platform designed to bring its mobile operating system to developing countries around the world, is expanding outside of India, including Bangladesh.
Last Thursday, Micromax in association with Google launched the very first Android One powered handset ‘Canvas A1’ in the market.
This model of handset is now available for purchase at the retail stores around the country. Present at the launching ceremony were: Amit Mathur, head of International Business, Micromax, and Caesar Sengupta, Vice President Product Management, Google.
Sengupta while addressing the press during the inauguration ceremony said: “Google is pleased to collaborate with Micromax Informatics on Android One — a program designed to help bring high-quality, affordable Android devices to Bangladesh along with other emerging markets. We’re looking forward to working with Micromax Informatics to empower the next billion people.”
According to Google, it has partnered with carrier Banglalink, as well as device makers Micromax, Karbonn and Spice, to launch Android One devices. It has been rumoured that Symphony will also be launching its Roar A50 Android One soon.
With 1GB RAM, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and a price-tag of Tk. 9,999/-, Canvas A1 sports the new Android One— an update that will offer Google’s new Material Design, improved battery life, enhanced security features, and smarter notifications. It will continue to get guaranteed updates for the next 2 years directly from Google.
Initially launched in India, Android One is Google's way to bring affordable smartphones to the emerging markets. The smartphones run an unmodified, or "stock," version of Google's mobile operating system. Android One is aimed at people who have so far been left out of the smartphone market due to issues with connectivity, cost or government regulation.
At some point in the next several weeks -- Google didn't provide an exact date -- Android One smartphones will start popping up in Sri Lanka and Nepal as well. The launch will bring Android One to potentially over 200 million more people in the world, reports CNET.
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