Android Go, the light version of Android for low-end smartphones

With all eyes on Android 8 O, Google has surprised with the launch of a new version of its mobile operating system.

Is Android Go, a version specially designed for use in low-medium range smartphones.

Android Go, the light version of Android for low-end smartphones

Better RAM memory management

What Android Go does is limit animations and present its interface in a flat way. In this way, the consumption of resources to use the operating system is much lower, which favors the use from low-end Android mobiles.

So, if you have a smartphone with little RAM, you can use it directly in the use of the apps, instead of consuming it in the operating system itself.

Lower data consumption

Another problem for low cost Android users is consumption in data. Android Go doesn't directly help you consume less, but it does help you organize yourself so that you can control them more directly.

Thus, access to data management will appear in the quick settings panel. In this way you will be able to see in a more accurate and simple way, which apps are the ones that are consuming the most, and carry out your own control.

In addition, Google has launched an API so that operators can offer information about when the use of data is cheaper.

Optimized applications

To facilitate a reduction in resource consumption, Google will also release lighter versions of some of its most popular applications.

An example of this is Youtube Go, which is already in a trial version in some areas such as India. It is a new version of the video platform, which runs much better on devices with fewer resources. Something similar to what happens with facebook messenger lite.

But Google also intends to release lighter versions of its Chrome browser and GBoard keyboard, among others. The idea is that the technology giant's apps are accessible to everyone regardless of their smartphone model.

Android Go or Android O?

Bearing in mind that Android Go is a slightly "reduced" version of Android, it seems clear that the most advisable thing to do, if your smartphone allows it, is to have Android O. But keep in mind that not all phones have enough resources, so the Go version can be a good option for many.

Android Go is also expected to be widely accepted in emerging markets where it is difficult to find next-generation smartphones.

How about Android Go, the light android version for low-end smartphones? We invite you to give us your opinion about it in our comments section, at the end of this post.