This is part of companys plans to expand on the operation system software beyond smartphones and tablets. The internet giant is trying to answer the earlier statements by its rival Apple for upcoming innovations.
The manufacturing initiative underlines Googles determination to build on the success of Android. The software it launched in 2008 that powered 75% of all smartphones and 57% of tablets and which shipped globally, according to the research firm IDC was a proven success for the firm.
Games that run on Android software have gained a global popularity as they are even outgrowing games made for the big-name consoles supplied by Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. Some other companies are already coming up with consoles created on the Android platform. Google has been watching the efforts of Ouya Inc., a company that this week began selling a Android-based console for the price of $99.
Google has also been developing budget Android based smartphones with in order to offer them in emerging markets, other people familiar with the matter have said, With the next release of Android version later this year, Google is pushing more aggressively to use the software in additional kinds of devices, including laptops and appliances such as refrigerators.
Company said, the most of Android devices being used, rely on a older version of the software released in 2011 that has fewer features than newer releases. Some industry experts say that the most recent versions of Android suit better the higher-end, more expensive devices.
The coming version of Android is supposed upgrade and clear the imperfections said people familiar with the matter to Wall Street Journal. That would also help mobile app developers focus on optimizing their apps for fewer versions of the software.
Companys share price rose 0.39% yesterday and 23.99% year to date.
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