Google I/O: Android One is Google's platform for emerging markets

Google's looking seriously at emerging markets as well as smartphone users on the entry level. Under the Android One platform, Google revelaed that it is dictating the hardware as well as the software for affordable devices to enable them to run Android in an optimized manner while maintaning low cost in hardware. The software of the Android One devices will be handled by Google, so just like Google Play and Nexus devices, they are assured of the latest possible software and features.