Project Ara
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.jpg) Ara smartphones with individual modules separated | |
| Also known as | Ara |
|---|---|
| Developer | Google (formerly with Motorola Mobility through the Advanced Technology and Projects group) |
| Manufacturer | Google (individual modules and smartphone) |
| Product family | Yes |
| Type | Modular smartphone |
| Release date | Cancelled |
| Operating system | Android |
| Website | Official website |
Project Ara is the codename for an initiative by Google. It aims to develop a free, open hardware platform for making modular smartphones. Google says the phone is designed to be used by "six billion people". It will come in three sizes. The project was announced by Google in October 2013. It is led by Paul Eremenko.
References
- ↑ Nilay Patel (29 January 2014). "Google to keep Motorola Mobility's Advanced Technology group, including Project Ara modular phone". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ Sam Byford (1 September 2016). "Google reportedly cancels Project Ara modular smartphone plans". The Verge. Vox Media. Reuters. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ CNN, By Heather Kelly (16 April 2014). "Google's future phone: The modular Project Ara". CNN.
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