r/ProjectAra

974 archived posts · Nov 2013 – May 2026

Project ARA

r/ProjectAra

/r/ProjectAra. News, speculation, and discussions revolving around a new concept for a modular smartphone. Project ARA, a collaborative project between Googles' ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) division and the creators of PhoneBlocks. Starting price of materials has been quoted at around $100. Project ARA will offer the first electropermanent magnets available within any consumer device. Turning proprietary hardware into open source.

Created Oct 29, 2013

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####About

News, Speculation, and Discussion about Project ARA

Current development and progress of Project ARA

Opinion threads and reviews on future devices are encouraged!

Do not hesitate! Submit your thoughts or links about Project ARA today!

####What is Project ARA?

Project ARA is an initiative by Google that aims to develop a free, open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones. A collaborative project between Googles' ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) division and the creators of PhoneBlocks. From Wikipedia

Starting price of materials has been quoted at around $100. Project ARA will offer the first electropermanent magnets available within any consumer device. Turning proprietary hardware into open source.

If you want more information, please visit Project ARA's website

####Rules for Submitting and Commenting

Absolutely NO SPAMMING

All individual forum threads must be converted into a Text Post

Must be about Project ARA, Google, or any similar products

No selling of any products or services (besides ARA modules)

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