Google announced to bring Android Oreo Go Edition official to MWC 2018 with optimizations for entry-level smartphones. Check it out in the article below!
Android Oreo Go Edition official
According to our sources, Google has confirmed that the first smartphones running Android Oreo (Go edition) will become official at MWC next week. However, the company hasn’t named any of the upcoming products, but some of them will sell for less than $50. Regarding the OS, Android Oreo (Go edition) is the cheap version of Android Oreo 8.0 (specially optimized for low-end hardware).
The OS should optimize default apps and provide an optimized variant of the Play Store for lightweight apps. Moreover, Google claims to offer 15% faster app performance on handsets with entry-level specs. Meanwhile, there includes twice the free storage while built-in apps take up to 50% less space. So far, the handsets will have 1GB RAM or less, and 8GB ROM while remains “a high-quality experience”. Also, there is a greater focus on saving mobile data.
On the other hand, the Android One program (focused on the mid-range segment) has been running for a while now. In details, Android One handsets get “faster” access to OS updates for two years. The updates include the latest AI innovations from Google”, and “regular” security updates for three years.
Which smartphones to get Android Oreo Go Edition?
Google just announced that the first phones rocking the Go Edition of Android Oreo will come to the halls of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Based on recent rumours, Nokia seems to be leading the charge on both fronts. A rumoured Nokia 7 Plus looks to be the company’s first Android One phone while the Nokia 1 would likely be the headlining Android Oreo (Go edition) handset. Also, Xiaomi’s Mi A1 perhaps to be one of its most popular representative (Android Oreo Go Edition).