Android Oreo (Go Edition) is an optimised version of Android that was built keeping developing countries in mind. Earlier last year, Google had announced Android Oreo (Go edition) optimised for smartphones with less than 1GB memory. Further, Go Edition also has toned down versions of several Google apps, including Google, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube and more. These apps are also optimised for consuming less memory, storage and even processor capacity, which should allow smartphone makers to bring down phone costs further.
The Bigger Picture
Android Go is designed to make it possible for smartphone makers to produce ultra-cheap devices that can still run Google's latest OS.
Now, though, a report is claiming that Google is working with OEMs in India to get Android Go devices launched, including one that costs just $30...
Citing multiple anonymous sources, Factor Daily reports that Google is currently working with several OEMs in India to produce smartphones with Android Go based on Oreo.
However, taking a device down to just $30 would be impressive, as the average cost of a 4G phone in the country is generally about $100.
Dates for those phones to launch are still unclear, but Micromax's device is apparently launching "on Republic Day or around it," meaning it will probably arrive toward the end of the month.