Google Ara - Google's Modular Smartphone

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Is unique still a word? The current state of the mobile phone industry lacks variety as everyone seems to have either a normal or grand sized touchscreen slab.  The Google Ara is the modular smartphone that will allow users to customize everything.  You will be able to modify the battery size, camera and even the phone's mobile processors.  Users will be able to add and subtract parts in order to create the device that is perfect for them.

Project Ara

Project Ara (aka Phonebloks Volume 2) is Google's codename for this 'open hardware' platform of modular smartphones.  The project was created to reduce electronic waste.  Google sold Motorola to Lenovo and Project Ara then joined the Android team at Google.

NVIDA Tegra K1

Google used the NVIDA Tegra K1 in the Nexus 9 and the Project Tango tablet.  The Google Ara will also be equipped with the processor.  Google has also reported that some versions of the Ara will have the Marvell PXA 1928 chip.  These are high quality chips that help to ensure that the Ara will be a very popular phone upon its release.

Anticipation

The excitement is there for Google's new beautiful design.  Mobile phones have been customizable from a cosmetic standpoint where users often change cases or wallpapers yet the Google Ara will allow users to go a step further.  The Google Ara may change mobile phone technology forever.