Google released the Module Developers Kit (MDK) for modular Project Ara smartphone last week, and now more news has surfaced about the modular device.
In December, Google will release an Android update for Ara devices, followed by the release of the first Ara phone in January of 2015.
Google experimented with phone customization with Moto Maker for the Moto X, so you can expect a much more elaborate version of that around Christmastime for Project Ara. Project Ara will allow you to configure your purchase in a wide array of directions, including custom colors, images, and, of course, which components you need in your device. 3D printed textures will also be available, which should result in one or more modules that are pleasant to the touch.
Google hopes that Ara will take on the role of your primary smartphone for as long as 5-6 years, during which time you could slide in a new processor or camera if yours gets outdated, rather than having to buy an all-new device once the latest tech rolls around.
The Ara has the potential to drastically change the way smartphones are approached - including a plethora of third-party applications - and we can't wait to see if the market will bite.
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