Next-Generation Android One Phones Coming In December

NEW DELHI: Enthused by the initial response to Google's Android One, handset makers Karbonn, Spice and Intex are gearing up for round two with a slew of smartphone launches beginning December this year.

The first set of Android One devices were launched last week, priced Rs 6,399 onwards by Micromax, Karbonn and Spice.

Karbonn is expected to be among the first ones to launch newer Android One devices in the country.

"Smartphone penetration in India still remains low and we believe there is still a huge scope... We will look at bringing in a device by December-end," Karbonn Mobiles executive director Shashin Devsare told.

India is the first country where Google's Android One devices have been launched.

Similarly, Spice is also looking at unveiling its second Android One smartphone in the January-March quarter of next year, its chairman and group CEO Dilip Modi said.

"Our intent is to offer consumers a wide variety of products packed with features across various price points. We already have one of the most affordable smartphones with Firefox and we will continue to bring affordable devices to the market," he added.

Google is rolling out the programme, which aims to bring affordable smartphone to the masses, across other markets like Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka will follow in the coming months.

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