WHAT IS ANDROID ONE ?
What is Android One, what does it feature, and which devices
run it?
Android One is an Android programme originally designed for
first-time smartphone users in emerging markets. It was first introduced at
Google's I/O developer conference in 2014.
Google's goal here is to facilitate the spread of
Google-controlled Android via compelling products. Basically, it's a little
like the old Nexus programme, but rather than being flagship devices sold by
Google directly, these are pure Android devices made by other hardware partners
and sold through other retailers.
Original Android One devices emerged in India, fitting that
entry-level position, but things have moved on, with the most recent launches
bringing Android One to the mid-range, and breaking out of the original
"emerging markets" ambition, to offer Android One on a global scale.
Importantly, Android One comes without any of the stuff that
manufacturers like to bundle in - no skins, no duplicate apps, no additional
services.
What does Android One feature?
Android One is described as "the purest form of
Android." With it, you get "the best version of Android, right out of
the box", according to Google. Basically it's stock Android loaded with
Google goodness, offering all the features of the core operating system. That's
exactly what the Nexus programme offered, but in that case Google worked on
developing the hardware, but in the case of Android One, Google aren't involved
in the hardware process.
Google apps
You get Google software like Google Duo, YouTube, and Maps -
in fact the full suite of Google services.
Google Assistant
Android One phones are optimised for Google Assistant, so
you can use Google's helper to hail a ride, text a friend, and do all the
things you can do with Assistant on other devices. Go here to learn more about
Google Assistant and how it works on mobile devices. It's a powerful service
that keeps getting better all the time.
Google support
With Android One, your device will receive up to two years
of upgrades to the latest version of Android. That means that if you buy an
Android One device on Oreo, you should end up with Android Q. You therefore
don't need to endlessly wait for your device's manufacturer to roll out
updates, as the manufacturer doesn't have much to do with the software.
Which devices run Android One?
Google has the full list of Android One devices available
here. IN STARTING IT INCLUDES MICROMAX SPICE & LAVA AND KARBONN BUT NOW The current list includes the Android One
Moto X4, Xiaomi M1, Xiaomi Mi A1, Y Mobile X1, Y Mobile S1, Y Mobile S2,
General Mobile GM6, General Mobile GM5, and General Mobile GM5 Plus.
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