Why did project ARA fail?

Why was Project Ara Cancelled? One of the reasons Project Ara was cancelled could be it was too early for the introduction of such modular phones in the mass market.

What are the problems with smartphones?

A few issues on the list include mobile malware attacks, spyware, network spoofing and denial of service. But the biggest challenge, and the issue that I think far too many people don’t take seriously enough, is listed as No. 1 on this list: Lost and stolen devices.

Why do smartphones not last forever?

Battery Life Impacts How Long a Smartphone Lasts Every smartphone comes with a battery, and they degrade over time with steady use. There is no avoiding this decrease. If a smartphone battery is getting toward the end of its life cycle, then it will only be able to hold a charge for a few hours, or less than that.

What are modular phones?

A modular smartphone is a smartphone made using components that can be independently upgraded or replaced as modules. This aims to reduce electronic waste, lower repair costs and increase user comfort. The most important component is the main board, to which others (such as cameras or batteries) are attached.

Why is Project Ara shelved?

Google shelves its modular Ara project to concentrate on other hardware. According to reports from Reuters, Google’s holding company Alphabet has suspended the project in a bid to help it concentrate on its other hardware efforts, including its Chromebook laptops and Nexus phones.

What happened to Google’s Project Ara?

It was all going well that Google even performed a consumer launch of the Project Ara set in 2017. But unfortunately, Google confirmed on September 2, 2016, that they are shelving out the project to concentrate on their other hardware projects.

Why do we need modular phone?

The idea behind modular phones is that users can customize their phones according to their own needs. For example, modules for cameras of different resolutions, or different size memory modules can easily be swapped out when needed.

Are Fairphones good?

Overall it is a great device for people who want to support the company’s movement and are prepared to pay over the odds to do so. Just do not expect it to match an iPhone or Samsung in experience.