The first smartphones running Android Oreo (GO Edition) will be released this month. Such a smartphone will cost about $30, which is equivalent to 2000 Indian rupees (Indians will be the first to see such devices).
Android Go is an initiative from Google to bring the latest version of Android to low-cost devices. According to Factor Daily, Google has entered into a deal with the largest Indian companies that specialize in the production of smartphones, including Micromax, Intex, Lava, Karbonn and others. It is assumed that the first brand to launch a $30 smartphone on Android Go will be Micromax, the device is expected to be released on January 26 on Republic Day. Let us remind you that in devices running Android Oreo (GO Edition), applications will take up 50% less free space and run 15% faster. This Android version will work on phones with less than 1GB of storage, with "light" versions of commonly used apps such as Google Apps, Google Play Store, Maps, YouTube, Gmail, Google Assistant and more. Initially, it was assumed that Android Go would be aimed only at developing markets, but in the end even the United States was included in the main list. That is, not only Indian companies, but also global brands will be engaged in the production of entry-level devices. There are rumors that Nokia 1, priced at $30, will be a smartphone with Android Oreo (Go Edition).
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