In yet another revolutionizing surprise bomb dropped by Reliance Jio, the company launches affordable smartphones in partnership with Google.
If ET Telecom's assertion is correct, we may get to see Jio-Google's most awaited and affordable smartphone before Diwali this year.
People familiar with the developments told the paper that the smartphone is presently being tested in the factories of Dixon Technologies, Flextronics Technologies, UTL Neolyncs, and Wingtech Mobiles.
According to the report, the smartphone has already passed the R&D stage, and Jio is trying to purchase components for the gadget from businesses such as Tata Electronics.
Pre-orders for the smartphone are likely to begin soon, with Jio pricing the handset around $50. According to an executive involved in the development, Google is part of the project to optimise the software for the smartphone, while Wingtech's task is to design the hardware and the other suppliers will complete the smartphone's assembly.
According to Neil Shah, Partner at Counterpoint Research, the best timing for the firm to debut the smartphone would be during the Diwali festival season. Reliance Jio may stun India even sooner with the smartphone.
On June 24, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) will host its annual general meeting (AGM). As in prior years, the corporation may make major announcements at the event. We anticipate hearing about the Jio-Google low-cost smartphone during the event.
Jio will target feature phone and JioPhone owners with the launch of the new inexpensive smartphone. This new low-cost smartphone might help the telecom operator surpass the 500 million customer threshold. However, it will all rely on the pricing of the smartphone when it is released, as well as the type of deals Jio delivers to people when they purchase the smartphone.