As Google continues to help spreading the Android OS to the world especially to emerging markets comes this newest oroject named as Android One.
Thru Android One, Google provided the design and the know-how to bring down the production costs and eventually this will result to a more affordable smartphone. The benefits of Android One is will be based on stock Android (which is really a cool move), can play auto-installs and has automatic updates. 2 out of 3 qualities mentioned reminds me like a Nexus device but with a lighter budget
In their presentation, they shared a pic of this project done by Micromaxx with dual sim, micro SD expandable, 4.5 inch screen and FM radio in under $100. No details though on the type of chipset that will gonna use for this particular smartphone
This will be available at first in India as they also partnered with Karbonn and Spice.