Over the last few days, Google released several statements on Pixel Chromebook and Pixel smartphones rumours. Commenting on rumours that budget Pixel phone is in the works, the company said that its Pixel lineup will remain premium and there is no budget Pixel phone from Google.
Today, the same tipster decided to clarify his original statement. According to him, the team behind Pixel phone is indeed working on a budget phone that is aimed at emerging markets.
Most likely, the company wants to rescue its Android One program with a Google-built Android One phone aimed at emerging markets. The only program could be demand, as budget phone tend to have even higher demand than the flagship models.
You should interpret "Budget Pixel" as a device that is being developed by the same team working on the Pixel 2, that is aimed at being released in emerging markets. This could mean Android One, this could mean something entirely different. My knowledge of this device is that: a.) it's being developed alongside the Pixel 2 and b.) will not be sold in the US (assuming that it leaves the prototype stages).
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