Google launched the Developers Kit Module for Project Ara

Google has just officially released the first Developers Kit of Project Ara for developers. Through this set of MDKs, Google wants to help developers get a grasp of what to do to create replaceable parts for the upcoming "puzzle" phone.

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The original Ara phone will be just like a " skeleton ", before the owner starts assembling all other components from a display, processor to the camera and Wi-modem. Fi.

The MDK document gives us a brief look at Ara's three different skeleton sizes, including small, medium and large, how to remove modules. As expected, larger skeletons will be able to accommodate more Ara modules than smaller ones. Google will be the only supplier of " Ara skeleton " in the future.

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However, Google also wants more modules from third-party developers. Google earlier said it will start working with developers later this month, at an online meeting that begins next week. Now, desirable developers will really be able to have a look ahead to get a start will enter

Google also offers some template guidelines for popular modules, such as processors or cameras, and requires developers to adhere to them. The manual also includes how to extend the phone features ( such as a thicker camera module ), to create more consistency between frequently used parts. Among the parts mentioned by Google, there are Wi-Fi modules, batteries, chargers, monitors, speakers and even a thermal display. Developers can also create many other unique modules, although certain templates must be followed.

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Of course, Ara phones will run Android and the MDK document indicates that Ara applications will not be significantly different from traditional Android applications. It also revealed that the Ara phone will have a " smooth, flat, pebble-like design ", although combined from discrete squares. And indeed, from the photos we have seen so far, the design of the device looks impressive.

To enable users to easily purchase Ara phones modules, Google is planning to build an online " market " with a tool to help people buy modules and plans. Configure your phone model. Although the original Project Ara may sound a bit " fiction ", Google really hopes that the first Ara phone will start selling in the first quarter of next year.