JioPhone Next is the talk of the town right now. The upcoming Reliance smartphone in collaboration with Google; is rumored to launch during Diwali. However, earlier it was scheduled to launch; during the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. But it was delayed due to some technical issues. Meanwhile, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted that the upcoming smartphone might launch on Diwali. He has also revealed that it will operate on Pragati OS- a new Android-based software.
JioPhone Next to Launch Very Soon
Google CEO Sundar Pichai hints at the new launch date of JioPhone Next. The upcoming Reliance smartphone in collaboration with Google is rumored to launch on Diwali. However, the smartphone was earlier scheduled to release during Ganesh Chaturthi this year. But it got delayed due to some technical reasons.
Moreover, Pichai also revealed that the upcoming smartphone will run on Pragati OS- a new Android-based software especially curated for the Indian audience. He further added that the smartphone is just beyond English and accommodates the people of India. Besides that, this smartphone will lead the shift from feature phones to smartphones for a large population.
A Foundation for Digital Transformation in India
The upcoming JioPhone next is the future of smartphones in India. Moreover, it is seen as a foundation for digital transformation in India. Sundar Pichai believes that this smartphone will have a huge impact on the Indian audience in three-five years. It is feature-rich, economical, and localized. Besides that, it is also rumored that this smartphone is the cheapest 5G phone ever. However, the makers are yet to reveal the price of this smartphone.
What did Sundar Pichai Say?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that he has witnessed a major shift from feature phones to smartphones. The JioPhone Next is just beyond English and has multiple languages inbuilt in it. Besides that, it is handy for localized people as well. It is designed in such a way that more and more people can avail its benefits. During the earnings call, he also stated that India is an exciting market for brands.
More About the JioPhone Next Smartphone
Mukesh Ambani recently teased the JioPhone Next. It will run on Pragati OS and will get automatic updates. It will inherit a Qualcomm chipset. Besides that, it features a 13-megapixel rear camera, pre-loaded Jio and Google apps, voice assistant, etc. The rear camera features night mode, portrait mode, and various filters. Although the price is not yet revealed, some leaks suggest that it is priced at Rs. 3,499 or less than $50.