Android Go is a reduced version of its operating system Android O that includes special functionalities in the applications so that data consumption is reduced to a maximum. It was announced during Google's annual developer conference in California by Sundar Pichai, the company's CEO, who presented an ambitious plan called Android Go.
This initiative will be focused on three aspects: an optimization of Android - a lighter version with greater possibilities of controlling data consumption - so that it can work on these mobile models; designing applications that use less RAM, less storage memory and less data; and a policy to benefit developers who work with those parameters.
Android Go will be launched in 2018 for computers that have 1GB of memory or less, so Google recommended that app developers prepare their programs for then.
Programs such as YouTube Go, or special versions of Google Maps will improve the experience on lower-powered smartphones and in areas where 2G and 3G connections are still limited.
Chrome, for its part, will have the data saving function activated by default and there will be a tool in the system settings to control data transmission.
The Google Play store will highlight the apps and games that work best for this type of phones.
Release Date
This adaptation of the operating system aims to strongly penetrate emerging markets. Preparations are in place for Android Go to be launched in 2018 for devices that have 1GB of memory or less, so Google recommended that app developers prepare their programs for then.
Updated on: 18/05/2017 00:00:00
