Reliance Jio denied partnering for Android Oreo Go with MediaTek

Reliance owned Jio is one of the biggest telecommunications company in the country. After being launched just a year ago, it has grown a customer base of over 146 million. The company recently denied all reports of them partnering with chipset company MediaTek. These reports stated that Jio is partnering with MediaTek for smartphones. These new smartphones will run on Google's latest Android Oreo Go Edition.

Although, these reports come to light with the recent statements by MediaTek. Head of Mobiles at MediaTek, TL Lee recently said at the event that the upcoming smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek MT6739 processor. The brand further clarified that Reliance Jio will launch the latest smartphone. Also, the smartphone will be launched under its LYF brand. According to a report by Mobile Indian, Jio spokesperson confirmed that they don't know of any such development yet.

Chipset manufacturer, MediaTek already announced their plans for Android Oreo Go edition. The company also claims that some of their new processors include optimization for Android Oreo Go Edition. According to the company, the MT6739, MT6737 and MT6580, among others optimized for Android Oreo Go Edition. MediaTek further claims that smartphones running Android Oreo Go Edition and having their chipset will be available worldwide by the end of Q1, 2018.

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Android Oreo Go Edition

For those who didn't know, Google has already announced the new Android Oreo Go edition at an event in New Delhi. The new Android version is full of ambition and most of all optimization. The Android Oreo Go edition includes optimization for low-end smartphones running on 512MB or 1GB of RAM. This will create high-quality cheap android smartphone to the masses. It is for their aim to provide the latest Android version with all the features to the masses.

The latest version of Android, the Android Oreo Go edition is optimized for the entry-level handsets. It includes optimizations to provide better performance for these devices. It also provides built-in data management features and security benefits. The company also designed a new set of apps, especially for these devices. These apps include Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. As a result, these apps are lighter and run smoother on the entry-level devices. Further adding to this cause, Google has created a new section in the Play Store. This section will recommend apps for these smartphones.