IN SHORT

Project Ara is one of the more interesting and ambitious things we've seen come out of Google in the mobile arena in some time. The basic idea is a smartphone-like device, but one that has swappable components that can be changed out simply to either improve the experience of the device or add new features. Cameras, batteries and sensors can be added at will to a Project Ara phone without changing how the device works otherwise.



Right now, things are still very early for Project Ara. Google has begun a consumer trial of the phones and components in Puerto Rico, but beyond that is still recruiting manufacturers to make new modules and getting a feel for how consumers will react to the idea of an easily-upgradeable phone. There's a target "entry" price of $50 for Project Ara devices, which is pretty ambitious.
We're not sure if Project Ara will end up taking the world by storm, but we are sure that it's something we will be keeping an eye on. It's expected to launch in 2017.

I wonder if the swappable parts can be made by different developers, the way the Nexus phones are done. If so, I'd like to see
- the L series battery from Tecno
- S7/iPhone 6 camera
- maybe even a camera from a camera brand, such as Nikon
- sensors from Huawei or LG

What would you like to see? Voice out in the comments.

i will like to see upgradeable ram and rom then easily upgradeable screen that will save you from the stress all these engineers will put you through

speed of an iphone|+camera and the Tecno Lseries battery

The phones they showcased just seem extra large

Wow wow wow, no words for this

HannibalXVI:
IN SHORT

Project Ara is one of the more interesting and ambitious things we've seen come out of Google in the mobile arena in some time. The basic idea is a smartphone-like device, but one that has swappable components that can be changed out simply to either improve the experience of the device or add new features. Cameras, batteries and sensors can be added at will to a Project Ara phone without changing how the device works otherwise.



Right now, things are still very early for Project Ara. Google has begun a consumer trial of the phones and components in Puerto Rico, but beyond that is still recruiting manufacturers to make new modules and getting a feel for how consumers will react to the idea of an easily-upgradeable phone. There's a target "entry" price of $50 for Project Ara devices, which is pretty ambitious.
We're not sure if Project Ara will end up taking the world by storm, but we are sure that it's something we will be keeping an eye on. It's expected to launch in 2017.

I wonder if the swappable parts can be made by different developers, the way the Nexus phones are done. If so, I'd like to see
- the L series battery from Tecno
- S7/iPhone 6 camera
- maybe even a camera from a camera brand, such as Nikon
- sensors from Huawei or LG

What would you like to see? Voice out in the comments.

Ill like to see a Tecnol8fifty50 with probably a Canon/Nikon camera, iphone OS and very good headset.

i would like to see the phone in my hands as soon as possible

This is going to be awesome, and expensive I'm sure

This is nice..

I would love to see the camera of an iphone.....the smoothness of IOS...the versatility of ANDROID.....the loudness of chinko phones...the cheapness of tecno...and finally the ruggedability of 3310....


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stevepeters:
Ill like to see a Tecnol8fifty50 with probably a Canon/Nikon camera, iphone OS and very good headset.

Hmm u r asking for a lot

Friedyokes:
I would love to see the camera of an iphone.....the smoothness of IOS...the versatility of ANDROID.....the loudness of chinko phones...the cheapness of tecno...and finally the ruggedability of 3310....


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Me too

creed266:
This is going to be awesome, and expensive I'm sure

As long as i get value for my money

thatintrovert:
i would like to see the phone in my hands as soon as possible

Heheheeheheheheheheheheehehehehe

lambofri:
This is nice..

True very nice

lambofri:
This is nice..

Very true

pcoolioz:
speed of an iphone|+camera and the Tecno Lseries battery

Hmm would be great

All an looking for is one that supports portable is like pc/laptop



I can always change from Windows to Android to Ubuntu mobile or Iso depending on mood or better still dual boots

Opistorincos:
i will like to see upgradeable ram and rom then easily upgradeable screen that will save you from the stress all these engineers will put you through

Sorry bro u can't upgrade ur ram or processor like the old Ara(spiral 2), that is why I am no more interested, I have been following Ara for over 2 years now

cokegee:

Sorry bro u can't upgrade ur ram or processor like the old Ara(spiral 2), that is why I am no more interested, I have been following Ara for over 2 years now

so whats the point of the project then

thatintrovert:
i would like to see the phone in my hands as soon as possible

Same here

lambofri:
Hmm u r asking for a lot

They asked for my thought na!

See this guy ooo.....you dey find 100k phone?

stevepeters:
Ill like to see a Tecnol8fifty50 with probably a Canon/Nikon camera, iphone OS and very good headset.

Piusman:
See this guy ooo.....you dey find 100k phone?

Trust TECNO for suitable and affordable price #winks

How will an upgradeable screen work? Pls explain

Opistorincos:
i will like to see upgradeable ram and rom then easily upgradeable screen that will save you from the stress all these engineers will put you through

HannibalXVI:
How will an upgradeable screen work? Pls explain

I meant one that you can easily fix the broken screen all by yourself

Would be nice. just take it on and off like socks or sumthin

Opistorincos:

I meant one that you can easily fix the broken screen all by yourself

HannibalXVI:
Would be nice. just take it on and off like socks or sumthin

Wetin make tech guys dey do? If its that detachable then pple will just go to market and get parts and make there own phones. Tecno w4 os, c9 camera, samsung jelly screen, l8 battery, j8 headset etc.

ode! na to see be ur own..you no go get sense manufacture your own?

thatintrovert:
i would like to see the phone in my hands as soon as possible

nice combo broda

stevepeters:



Wetin make tech guys dey do? If its that detachable then pple will just go to market and get parts and make there own phones. Tecno w4 os, c9 camera, samsung jelly screen, l8 battery, j8 headset etc.

stevepeters:



Wetin make tech guys dey do? If its that detachable then pple will just go to market and get parts and make there own phones. Tecno w4 os, c9 camera, samsung jelly screen, l8 battery, j8 headset etc.

Piusman:
See this guy ooo.....you dey find 100k phone?

Naso!!! The dreams of a Nigerian!!! That collectin of work from techguys should not be tried o! ComputerVillage will be devastated. @Piusman as in!!! Na richguy na #CaptainPlanet

Cdave:




Naso!!! The dreams of a Nigerian!!! That collectin of work from techguys should not be tried o! ComputerVillage will be devastated. @Piusman as in!!! Na richguy na #CaptainPlanet

LMAO!!! Its just an illustration o. Should do fine with the Camon c9. Don't mind that type of combo too sha...