Google yesterday launched a $105 smartphone in India, as part of its Android One initiative.
“With Android One, we not only want to help people get online, we want to make sure that when they get there, they can tap into the wealth of information and knowledge the Web holds for everyone,” said Google senior vice president Sundar Pichai.
The smartphone was available in major shops in India starting at 6,399 rupees ($105).
California-based Google announced new Android One partnerships with an array of handset makers including Acer, ASUS, HTC, and Lenovo, saying that the variety of low-cost Android One smartphones should expand.
Android One smartphones should be available in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines by the end of this year, according to Pichai.
