Category: Android One

First Android One device leaks, priced at Php5K

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We’ve reported about the Android One project which is basically Google’s initiative to offer low-cost devices running the company’s operating system. The first device (Spice’s Dream UNO) is set to be launched in India on September 15, 2014, but details got leaked revealing its specs and pricing.

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Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 specs:
4.5-inch IPS display
1.3GHz Mediatek quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4GB storage
Up to 32GB via microSD
5MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front camera
Bluetooth, A-GPS
Wi-Fi, 3G
Dual-SIM
10GB Spice Cloud storage
35GB Google Drive storage
1700mAh battery
Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Price: Rs 6,999 (Php5,060)

Spice’s Dream UNO was revealed by retailer Flipkart that posted a purchase page on their website as preparation for its official launch tomorrow. In terms of specs, the device isn’t all that overwhelming, but the fact that it is priced at a converted value of Php5K gives it a competitive edge against other brands.

Stay tuned for more details as this handset, along with all the upcoming Android One devices, may possibly enter the Philippine market as well.

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Android Silver won’t replace Nexus after all

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If you’re worried that the rumored Android Silver program will replace Google’s flagship Nexus line, worry no more as a report states that Dave Burke, head of Android engineering and the Nexus program, tells us otherwise.

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Not ready to comment on Android Silver, Burke says the Nexus program is something that the company is still invested in; software needs hardware to operate, and Android “L” will debut on the next Nexus soon.

With that cleared out, we feel that while the Nexus leads Android as a whole being the ideal device to be, Android Silver could potentially be the Android One to premium smartphones – bringing timely updates and stock software.

So far, we’ve heard rumors about an HTC Nexus tablet, but we haven’t heard anything about any other Nexus device. Guess we’ll have to see what Google has in store during the next event for that.

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Android One: stock Android & software updates for developing markets

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Google has just announced that they have a new initiative for developing markets called Android One – allowing manufacturers such as Micromax, Karbon & Spice to create stock Android phones that will get software updates. It will start in India first very soon, and possibly, it might catch up in the Philippines.

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With that said, we might no longer have to worry about software updates with affordable phones. Manufacturers can still, however, pre-install apps into the phone. Google has boasted one phone with dual SIM connectivity, an SD card slot and FM radio just for under $100.

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