JioPhone Next launch by Diwali this year, confirms Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed that the JioPhone Next is set to launch in India by Diwali this year, which is officially on November 4. He made the comments during Alphabet’s earnings call for the third quarter of 2021. The smartphone is co-developed by both Jio and Google and is expected to feature entry-level specifications and an affordable price tag. Pichai spoke about the upcoming device and how Google and Jio are working together on creating a digital foundation in India.

“We see a demand for people looking to shift from feature phones to smartphones. And so, part of what excites me about the upcoming partnership with Jio in building a phone is really investing beyond just English and getting languages and