Reliance live The company is preparing to launch its affordable smartphone- JioPhone Next- before Diwali. Telco has partnered with Google to launch this smartphone and announced that JioPhone Next will be operated by Pragati OS. Now, Pragati OS is just the name of the software and it will essentially be based on Android Operating System.
what is progress os
It is already known that Reliance Jio is looking to leverage the Android Go ecosystem for the JioPhone Next. The new name- Pragati OS– is likely to be a software skin on top of the Android Go operating system. For those unaware, Android Go is a stripped down version of Android meant to support low-end phones with limited hardware capabilities.
The JioPhonext Next is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm 215 platform. This platform is designed for smartphones with less than 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Talking about Pragati OS, Reliance Jio has confirmed that there will be a voice assistant similar to Google Assistant, along with features like ‘Read Aloud’ that can help read content on the screen and a translation feature. Also, there will be support for Google apps and timely software updates.
What can you expect from Progress OS
NS Reliance JioPhone Next Ready to provide a very basic Android phone experience. While Reliance Jio is naming the software as Pragati OS, the experience will be similar to using an Android Go smartphone.
Reliance JioPhone Next will get access to Google services (like Gmail, Maps, Drive, etc.), software updates, Google Assistant, etc.
JioPhone Next users will be able to download apps from the Google Play Store. However, some apps may not have access. Due to hardware limitations, users may not be able to download some popular games etc. Only apps compatible with the phone’s hardware features can be downloaded. Google Assistant voice support will be available in JioPhone Next. Using App Actions, users can use Google Assistant with Jio Apps on this device to know the latest cricket scores or weather updates, users can use Google Assistant to play music on JioSaavn or check their balance on My Jio can also say.
Of course, users will get access to Google services, 4G internet connectivity, YouTube, Maps, Music, Facebook, WhatsApp, a doable camera and other benefits of owning a smartphone. But when it comes to making Zoom calls, attending online classes, accessing educational apps or taking online tests, there’s little hope of a lot you can do with this phone.
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