It seems there is a hefty debate underway around the web about the future of the Android Silver program that is apparently headed our way. The whole concept is to bring premium flagship handsets (insert HTC, Sony, LG, Samsung) to consumers with a pure Android experience and none of the carrier bloat or OEM bloat (with the exception of certain things that are needed for specific hardware to work ie duo-camera) We have been watching that seemingly unfold when the Galaxy S4, HTC One M7 and Sony Z Ultra made their way to the Play Store in Google Play Editions. The concept is good, but it is being met with push back from Nexus lovers everywhere. If the talks aren’t enough to get the juices flowing though, how about this little gem of information. The Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition just went on sale.
The Z Ultra is a pretty slick little device too. A 6.4-inch 1920 x 1080 full HD screen, all the best of Sony technology, Snapdragon 800 Quad Core processor at 2.2 GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and micro SD card slot. Oh, and it is on Android 4.4, of course.
It certainly seems that if Android Silver is what is to come, that Google has more than enough ability to bring it to consumers the right way. $449 isn’t a bad price at all for an unlocked GPE device with these specs. This could just be a way to clear out inventory and make way for something new too though. Perhaps a Xperia Z2 GPE? In my dreams. Either way, check it out in the Play Store.
