Google’s intriguing modular smartphone project — Project Ara has a new update. Team leader of the project, Paul Eremenko, in an interview at Purdue University, revealed that there will be a special store to purchase Ara components. Like the Google Play app store, there will be reviews and recommendations for each individual components listed as well.
Google has opened the development to everyone who are interested in developing their Ara modules. In the said interview, Paul Eremenko mentioned that Ara MDK is open source so budding creators can use it to create his/her own module and put it up for sale in the Ara store.
Developers are hoping that users will remain with the Ara for as long as 5-6 years, with a basis that they can slot in a new CPU or camera as opposed to buying an entirely new system. Project Ara allows users to customise things like colours, images and any desired components, much like a Lego toy. There is even 3D printed textures that will make the touching sensation pleasant for a few modules.
The Ara is expected to make a debut in January 2015.
Catch the video of the Purdue University lecture below:
We’re absolutely excited about Ara. Are you?
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