Google's new low-cost Android line is for developing markets.
Android One is a Nexus Line for the Developing World : Read more
Android One is a Nexus Line for the Developing World : Read more
yep canadian carriers alweays tack on 100 extra dollars if you buy a nexus phone off contrcat and you have to activate an account with them. it was a super bonus when i was able to get the Nexus 4 for 250.00 from google play store and all i had to do was get a new sim card with my carrierI could use a decent ~$100 smartphone with SD-card but I bet Canadian carriers will charge $250 if not more for it.
Xbox Started itPlease stop using that stupid ONE naming.. man I'm tired of seeing those everywhere, it's almost like iWhateverDevice or e-whatever. Sounds stupid too. I think HTC One started it, and that was really stupid too especially searching on google.
Problem is the manufacturers. I've built 4.2 for an old Gingerbread device and it ran quite happily (better than the original version that was on there). The problem is the throw away society where most throw away their devices after two years for the latest and greatest. There isn't an incentive for manufacturers to keep the devices up to date without all of the extra bloatware. I had a Droid Bionic that didn't get the official 4.0 update until 4.3 was released, what was Verizon's response to this "Just get a new phone!"...
Making it where all phones have to be able to run the latest version by retooling the OS for lower system requirements will help push forward and unify the Android experience.
If you want a more efficient phone, get a windows phone. If you want bells and whistles with plenty of eye candy, get an android. Google doesn't just tack on features and not think about the horsepower needed to run it. Ultimately it's a balance of what people want and efficiency that they have to decide on. The moto G is probably the best prepaid phone you can buy which is fully up to date for $180.Android NEEDS a push forward.
Go to Walmart or the Dollar Store and look at all the Android phones running 2.2 still. Its sickening and causing a world of fragmentation that brings the brand down and makes Android more difficult to develop for.
Making it where all phones have to be able to run the latest version by retooling the OS for lower system requirements will help push forward and unify the Android experience.