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Why Android Go Actually Makes Sense But Android Go…

  • October 15, 2018October 15, 2018
  • by ParkyPrakhar

A year ago, at the Google I/O 2017 we saw a new version of Android dubbed as Android Go. The Go edition of Google’s mobile OS is basically a trimmed down Android version made for the low-end devices.  This approach focuses on putting an Android phone with the latest OS and apps in everyone’s pocket.

 

We already had Android One platform, then why Android Go?

With 2 billion users, Android phones are one of the most widely used smartphones in the world. According to Google, their objective is to provide a smooth Android experience at low cost. The Android One phones are comparatively supposed to be costlier than the Android Go phones.

The Android Go initiative focuses on devices having limited memory, CPU horsepower and data connectivity. Android Go is designed to run on hardware with as little as 500MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. But how exactly are the two Android versions – One and Go – different from each other?

Android Go

Android Go vs Android One – The Differences

To put it simply, Android One focuses on the following three set of specific rules –

  • Stock Android: Google states that any manufacturer that wants to release an Android One smartphone can’t modify the operating system with custom skins.
  • Regular Security Updates: For a manufacturer to build an Android One device, it is necessary to provide regular security updates.
  • Strict Hardware Requirements: Google specifies a maximum hardware spec for Android One handsets. This is the reason we won’t ever see an Android One device with a Snapdragon 845 or other high end CPUs.

As you can see, with Android One, Google wants to control everything from the hardware to software updates. These devices are basically low cost Nexus devices.

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Android Go, on the other hand, is purely based on the software experience. The three key points about Android Go are –

  • Custom OS: The Android Oreo (Go edition) is still Oreo but a lot trimmed down for lower-end hardware.
  • Android Go has its own specific set of apps: The “Go” apps released by Google are for limited hardware.
  • A modified Play Store: It is not all that different from the regular Play Store. The modified version highlights apps that will work best on limited hardware, like the Facebook Lite app.

Android Go also features better data management tools. Unlike Android One, it is pure software that can run on any hardware.

Android Go

Android Go actually makes a lot of sense

Tried and tested – the Go apps from Google save a lot of space! For example – The Google app’s RAM usage is around 250MB while the Go version of the same app utilizes only 61MB of space. Isn’t that just mind-boggling? Yeah, there are compromises but the Go app performs all the necessary functions. Same goes for Maps Go and YouTube Go apps. Though one cannot subscribe to a channel via the Go app.

Theoretically, all this sounds amazing. But the difference in my testing and the original product is the actual availability of limited storage. I tested the Go versions of apps on my OnePlus 3T which was once known as the ‘flagship killer’. I had a lot of space on my phone while testing the apps.

In reality, the Android Go phones have limited horsepower and space available which causes lagging and slowing down of the low budget phones. Yes, due to the hardware, Android Go phones lag even while working on trimmed down versions of apps. And that is one of the reasons why Android Go phones don’t make any sense.

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Let me give you another real life example. The Nokia 1 – An Android Go phone from Nokia – was launched in India with a price tag of Rs 5,500. The specs include 1 GB RAM, 8GB ROM and a low end processor. In contrast to that, Xiaomi Redmi 5A is available for Rs 5,999 and the specifications include 2 GB ROM, 16GB ROM, a better display, battery and processor – double the amount of RAM, ROM and better specifications all around for a mere Rs 500 more

Why would a consumer buy an Android Go phone aver a full-fledged Android phone in the same price range? Apart from all this, the Android Go devices have hardware limitations too. The display on these devices is limited to 480p.

At max Android Go devices should be priced at Rs 3k. Otherwise, it doesn’t make any sense at all to clutter the already saturated smartphone market with more devices.

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If the Go devices don’t make any sense then why the Android Go initiative?

The way I look at it, I see Android Go benefiting the users of low-end devices (sub Rs 8k range) like Moto E3 or even Moto E2. These devices are capable of running Android Go apps with ease. If you are having issues with your low-end device, try installing the Go apps and you are good to go.

Concluding, the Android Go initiative doesn’t stand on its promises. While the software is good enough to even run on a couple of years old device, the hardware part of this initiative definitely needs improvement. Google has asked the developers to make a Go edition of their apps and hopefully, we will get to a point in future where everything works as promised by Google.

 

Moto P30 Smartphone

Moto P30 images leaked, worst iPhone X design rip…

  • August 15, 2018August 15, 2018
  • by ParkyPrakhar

Moto P30iPhone X might have inspired a lot of designs for Android smartphones in 2018, but Moto P30 seems to take it to another level. Images of Moto P30 series surfaced on the Motorola China website recently and we are expected to get another iPhone X Android clone.

The leaks confirm that Motorola will launch three devices in the Moto P30 series, namely, Moto P30, P30 Note and P30 Play. Plus, the specifications are similar to that of Lenovo Z5 as it includes a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 636 with 6GB of RAM, and gradient design with a glass back.

Coming to the camera department, the Moto P30 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size along with a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera. This will help the phone to capture depth information in portrait shots with AI support. Users will get a 12MP shooter on the front with AI beautification and face unlock.

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Moto P30

Moto P30 rumored specifications

  • Display – 6.2-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ ; 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Processor – 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform
  • GPU – Adreno 509
  • Storage – 6GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
  • Software – Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • Rear Camera – 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size,
  • Front Camera – 5MP secondary rear camera; 12MP front-facing camera, f/1.8 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Dimensions – 155.8×75.9×8.9mm
  • Weight – 170g
  • Connectivity – 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS
  • Battery – 3000mAh battery with fast charging

The Moto P30 is expected to be launched in White, Black and Aurora Blue colors today, that is, 15th August. No words on pricing yet.

Motorola can still claim to have taken the design cues for Moto P30 from Lenovo’s Z5 which was introduced a couple of months ago. Lately, Motorola seems to have confused ‘inspiration’ with ‘copying’. What do you think about this design?  Let us know in the comments below.

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Lenovo Z5 Smartphone

Lenovo Z5 gets official with Snapdragon 636 and dual…

  • June 5, 2018June 8, 2018
  • by indreport staff
Lenovo Z5
Lenovo Z5 anounced with two models

The most solicited and hyped Lenovo Z5 has been launched in China. It would raise as a tough competition among other smartphone brands.  The front camera inside the notch flashes the image of another cheap iPhone. There are no side bezels but bottom bezels are 7.69mm thin.

The man made this time a perfect blend of rich taste at easy accessible charges. Mr Cheng Cheng, VP Lenovo believed in himself and the idea from his memories. Both in terms of design and hardware specifications lot of hypes were raised. The Lenovo Z5 comes with a 95% screen-to-body ratio. The phone suits the price of 1299 Yuan. The another variant with 128GB internal storage is priced at 1399 Yuan with Blue and Black colors. The characteristics shown by the Lenovo Z5 compose a worth product to go for.

Specifications:

Collecting the leaked information, we pursue that most of the information regarding Lenovo Z5 justify truth as in case of display. With aspect ratio of 19: 9 and screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels it delivers 6.2-inch tall display. Upper to it is a 2.5D Gorilla Glass protection. The scratch marks percentage would decrease by 40%. Travelling towards the inside is a Kryo CPU unveiling a Snapdragon 636 SoC.  The CPU is built in ARM Cortex technology. The octa-core CPU with clock speed upto 1.8 GHz and Adreno 509 GPU unite as a powerful tool. Internal storage of 64GB and 6GB RAM backs the CPU.

Lenovo Z5
Lenovo Z5

Meanwhile, the fingerprint sensor as speculated under the screen is replaced as rear fingerprint reader. The AI dual camera of the mobile uses artificial intelligence capabilities. For camera details we know a 16-MP main sensor along with 8-MP secondary sensor is present with LED flash. Features supported are 4K video recording and HDR+. While, 8-MP selfie shooter is the The smartphone comes with a ZUK user interface ZUI 4.0 assist by Android. A 3300mAh battery with long battery life feature and 18W support. LTE modem, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS-GLONASS, and 3.55mm audio output.

The expected Indian price for Lenovo Z5 is

  • Rs 13599 for 6GB and 64GB ROM and
  • Rs 14659 for 6GB and 128 GB storage.

The phone has already started with pre-orders registrations. June 12 onward is the shipping period.

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