Insta
Reliance Industries Likely To Launch Low Cost 5G-Ready Android Smartphone, JioBook Laptop Later This Year
Swarajya Staff
Mar 21, 2021, 04:42 PM | Updated 04:42 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Led by India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is likely to soon launch an affordable 5G-ready android smartphone and a laptop called JioBook, reports Economic Times.
The launch of the two products is expected to coincide with the company's annual general meeting (AGM) which is usually held around August-September each year.
The company has joined hands with technology behemoth Google to build an affordable smartphone offering and is working on a May-June timeline to complete the research & development (R&D) for the device.
"The development of the phone is on track. The specifications have been finalised. However, there are ongoing discussions on the operating system, given that it will require deep integration of Jio services," an executive aware of the development was quoted in the report.
RIL had during its previous AGM announced a two-pronged alliance with Google. The first bit involved the acquisition of a 7.73 per cent stake in Jio Platforms by Google. Meanwhile, the second bit of the alliance involved a commercial agreement with Google to jointly develop an entry-level, 4G smartphone that can also support 5G in future.
Meanwhile, what will likely be powered by a Qualcomm chipset, JioBook laptop device is expected to be targeted at penetrating the nation's massive education sector.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.