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Google updates Project Ara modular smartphone MDK (module developers kit)

Google has released version 0.2 Alpha of the Project Ara MDK. This is the set of data and tools developers can use to create modules for Google’s upcoming modular smartphone. Later this year Google hopes to sell customers an endoskeleton for a Project Ara smartphone, allowing them to pick and choose modules for the processor, screen, […]

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Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone dev kits start shipping in July

Project Ara is Google’s grand experiment to design a modular smartphone. Want to upgrade the display on your phone? Instead of buying a new device, jut pop in a new display module. The same could theoretically go for the speakers, processor, battery, storage, camera, or any other components. The platform could also open the door […]

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Google’s Project Ara Module Developer Kit paves way for modular smartphones

Google’s Project Ara is an effort to create the first truly modular smartphone, allowing consumers to swap out parts of their phone without buying a whole new handset. Want a better camera? Just buy one. Don’t need a camera, but want super-long battery life? Install two batteries. Google’s been working on the project for some […]