The search giant has decided to close this project.
Google has decided to close the project Project Ara, in which was preparing the release of modular smartphones. About the company, its representatives announced at the developer conference I/O in 2016.
The publication notes that modular smartphones expected to sell next year, and in the fourth quarter of 2016 should have been released version for developers. However, the manufacturer refused their intentions. According to insiders, the reason for closing the project was the desire to streamline hardware projects.
“It’s disappointing for the teams who worked so hard to make the project real, the frustration for developers who want to bring their innovations to life, and the frustration for fans around the world who wanted to get Ara into their own hands,” said the founder of Project Ara Dan Makovsky.
It is known that the Creator of the project modular smartphone is Dave Hakkens, the idea of which was once supported by Motorola. However, after Google purchased the latter, the project was renamed.
Later, the search giant has decided to refuse potential buyers of modular smartphones in the replacement of key components. In the end my dissatisfaction on this occasion expressed Hakkens. However, at present, the project is sent “in the closet”.
Experts do not exclude the possibility that the hope for the emergence of modular gadgets are still there, but it is only in the case if Google is allowed to license the project to other producers.
