It looks like Google’s plans to release Project Ara for
commercial use this year might actually happen. The search giant has just
unveiled Spiral 2, a prototype for its modular smartphone design that will be
available at a dedicated developer conference in Puerto Rico in the second half
of 2015.
There are reportedly 11 working modules for the Spiral 2 and
Google is planning to get up to 30 options available before the end of the
year. Available modules include dual application processors (Marvell PXA1928
and Tegra K1), a 720p display, 5MP camera, 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
radios, battery, microUSB port and a speaker.
As mentioned already, Google is bringing the phone initially
in Puerto Rico in partnership with local carriers.
