Everything You Need to Know about ANDROID GO and ONE

Itz_evuti · 发表于 2018-11-20 13:06:23

[br][br][br]Android isn’t always straightforward. Every phone already runs a different versiondepending on who made it, and now Google has thrown another two options into the mix.[br][br]Android Go and Android One are both new variants, targeting different types of users and phone hardware. And both will run alongside the myriad of choices we already have.[br][br]So what are they, how do they differ, and which is right for you?[br][br]What Is Android Go?[br][br][br]Android Go is a refined and heavily optimized version of Android designed to run on low-cost, low-spec smartphones. It’s targeted at emerging markets and the so-called “next billion” users who are yet to own a smartphone.[br][br]The official name of the first version is Android Oreo (Go edition). Although it’s based on Android 8.1 and has a similar look and feature set, Google built it to address three specific conditions that its users face:[br][br][br]Slow, unreliable, or expensive data connectivity.Cheaper, less capable hardware than is common in established markets.Limited opportunities to recharge the battery.[br][br][br]Android Go: Low Specs, Low Price[br][br]Android Go runs on devices with low-end hardware. This includes between 512MB and 1GB of RAM, and as little as 8GB of internal storage. Oreo’s Go Edition takes up half the space of its full size counterpart.[br][br][br][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/android-go-smaller.png"][br][br]Smartphones are nothing without apps, of course. Google has produced Go-optimized versions of many of its key apps. Gmail, YouTube, Google Assistant, Maps, and Gboard are among the offerings, and they’re 50% smaller than the originals. There are also a few new apps, including the fast file manager Files Go.[br][br][br]Third-party developers are encouraged to produce Go versions of their apps. These will be downloadable through a modified Play Store. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram are among those already available.[br][br]While software optimizations are intended to maximize performance on less capable hardware, other changes will benefit battery and data consumption. [br][br]For those of us already using Android, Go will be too slow and underpowered to be of practical interest. However, its accessibility on the most affordable of hardware will help push Android into even more parts of the world.[br][br][br]Android Go isn’t the first time Google has targeted emerging markets with its mobile platform. In 2014, it launched a similar product aimed at budget devices, called Android One. That brand has now turned into something else entirely.[br][br][br]What Is Android One?[br][br][br][br]Android One is a Google-led program that enables manufacturers to release phones running a pure, “stock” version of Android. This includes no interface customizations, few extra pre-installed apps, and guaranteed operating system updates for two years.[br][br]The program is a partnership between Google and phone makers. Phones that already use stock Android are not automatically Android One phones.[br][br][br]For a manufacturer to join the program, it must agree to some key conditions:[br][br]All phones must have the Android One logo printed on the rear.The manufacturer must agree to supply regular operating system and security updates.The number (and type of) apps that can be pre-installed will be tightly controlled.[br][br]Nokia has recently announced that it’s going all-in on Android One across its entire range. Other companies release devices in both original and Android One variants, but updates and the lack of bloatware are only guaranteed in the latter example infinix note 5[br][br][br]The Benefits of Android One[br][br]The main benefits to Android One are simplicity and support.[br][br]Simplicity comes from the fact that it runs stock Android. [br][br]The uncustomized interface and lack of bloatware should lead to faster, smoother performance. [br][br][br]Battery life should be strong, and because the user experience will be the same across all devices, it’s easier to use.[br][br][br]As far as support is concerned, you get guaranteed updates that are often rare in the Android world. The phones come with the full suite of Google apps pre-installed, and any extra apps needed to add value. You might get a quality camera app optimized for the hardware, for example, but you won’t get duplicate calendar or contacts apps, or junk thrown in by the carrier.[br][br]