Google Introduces Modular Smartphone Prototype Project Ara
Spiral 2 is built from MDK 0:20 version that Google launched earlier this month. There are 11 modules each prototype that serves as a reference design for third-party developers who want to join the Project Ara.
While the hardware for the Spiral 2 has been completed, the head of Project Ara stated that its firmware can not be resolved. According to the firmware was difficult. He even invited experts who attended the conference firmware to work with him.
In Spiral 2, electro-permanent magnets were previously located on the module is now placed on order endoskeleton. This is done to leave more space on the module.
Google also reveal specification Spiral 2 which consists of modules display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, light and proximity sensors, 5 megapixel camera, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, 3G modem with antenna Band 2, Band 5 separate antenna, battery and speakers as well as the choice of processor modules Marvell PXA1928 or NVIDIA Tegra K1. The last module is a USB charging hole.
Quoted from page Gizmodo on Thursday (15/1/5), Spiral 2 will be released on a limited basis in Puerto Rico in mid or late 2015. To give you an idea of the Spiral 2 and Project Ara, Google video upload a duration of less than one minute to YouTube with the title "Project Ara: Part of it."
(Image Credit: Gizmodo)
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