More Details on Project Ara

November 10, 2014

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Project Ara is quickly becoming one of the most interesting Google tech projects of the year. As everyone is extremely excited, everything we learn is very important. Google has its latest working prototype and showed it to the world at Expand NY, and it's pretty exciting.

The Technical Project Lead over the Modular Phone project, Paul Eremenko, showed up and introduced some new modules for the smartphone, like a Pulse Oximeter that can measure blood oxygen using light. Eremenko also showed how the modules can be undocked and removed without bricking up the device.

The prototype wasn't beautiful by any means, but it still was functional and practical. Based on the ripples the device is making and the implications of mass adoption of this technology, Project Ara is definitely worth watching over the next two months before release.

I know I will be purchasing a Google modular phone when it is available for purchase. What about you? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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Source: Engadget

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Alex is a student at Appalachian State University majoring in Computer Science. When he's not coding or tinkering with his tech devices, he enjoys exercise and playing music. He is currently trying to start many different businesses in hopes of making it big as an entrepreneur, from fixing and selling phones to crafting herbal teas. Alex's first smartphone was a Droid Bionic, and he's been rapidly jumping from device to device through the years. He also has a Nexus 7 (2012) as his small tablet of choice. Alex considers himself an avid Android Evangelist, converting Apple users to the superior operating system whenever he gets the chance.

2 comments

henningbaer says:

November 10, 2014 at 1:55 AM

Is this written by a 6years old?

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1. Mr_Stelio_Kontos says:
  
  November 10, 2014 at 8:22 AM
  
  Touché, henningbear – unfortunately your comment also has a distinct whiff of primary school about it’s grammatical presentation ….
  :-)
  
  Project Ara – can’t wait!!!
  As long as it is well enough supported in the longer term to be able to upgrade core modules like CPU and RAM, as well as adding new functionality, it should be a winner.
  
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