Android One, the new smartphone from Google, will be hitting the country just in time for the holidays.
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| Android One, during its opening in New Delhi, India September 15. |
Google said that Android One, which will run on the latest version of Android, aims to make smartphones accessible to the masses.
Sundar Pichai, Android senior vice president for Chrome and Apps, said:
"The software on Android One devices automatically updates to the latest version of Android and will be some of the first to get the Android L release later this fall. The goal is to provide a consistent and uncompromising smartphone experience, for everyone,"
"We expect to see even more high-quality, affordable devices with different screen sizes, colors, hardware configurations and customized software experiences,"
Pichai said Google sees the Android One hitting Philippine shores by "the end of the year."
To date, entry-level entry-level smartphones are out of reach for many, while many do not have access to the latest Android software and apps.