At the Google I/O keynote this week, Google announced that it would be working on a new initiative, called Android One, which would aid OEMs in the development of low-cost smartphones geared towards users in emerging markets.
Google has decided to work with MediaTek on this initiative, which will most likely be manufacturing the chips for the devices.
Google will outline a set of hardware and software guidelines and reference design platforms for OEMs to create these devices for emerging markets.
Talks between Google and MediaTek have been in the works for almost half a year, and Google will provide all of its latest software to the company for detailed development.
The devices will be manufactured by a number of companies, including Micromax — the first Micromax – Android One device was shown off at the keynote. It had a 4.5-inch display, a dual-SIM slot and a MediaTek dual-core MT6575 processor.
source: DigiTimes
