Spice
mobile just confirmed that they will be launching the first Android One based
smartphone, confirming the launch of low cost android device in India this
Diwali. They also said that they will be bringing the Firefox OS in the country
at about the same time.
Android
One was announced at the Google I/O and the three Indian smartphone companies including
Spice, were named to be the first one to launch Android One.
EarlierFirefox confirmed about launching in India and now spice confirms that they
will be the one to launch those devices.
"We
will have the handsets in before Diwali. These phones are designed for driving
connectivity at affordable prices. We were chosen for our innovation, we are
among the chosen few to work with these global giants to bring these devices to
India," Spice Retail CEO Devices T M Ramakrishnan told PTI.
The
Android One smartphone will cost about `6,000 (roughly $100) and Firefox OS smartphones will be priced
at about `1,500 (roughly $25).
Recent
reports suggested about a big launch event this Diwali by Google when Android
and Chrome head Sundar Pichai will be visiting to reveal new smartphones. This means
entry level Google Play Edition like devices coming to the Indian market.
Source : PTI
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