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Google's Android One has become one of the biggest technology flops of the year, and possibly of the decade.

Google had the best intentions when the tech mongol launched the Android One: offer standardized, quality devices for low prices in emerging markets. Sadly, not enough people bought into the vision to make it a success. The phone was to be offered to growing markets, focusing on the BRIC countries, reports Forbes.

According to Phone Arena, Google is now giving OEMs the permission to shut down the Android One program. Google will start disallowing components from approved vendors and will allow OEMS to select from a greater variety of each component.

Technology Personalised reminded Google followers of the launch Android One made in India. The idea was to team up with local manufacturers to create the devices that would house the firmware. Initially, manufacturers were excited, but then only Lava came to support the second generation.

Back in August, the Android One program also launched the Inifinix Hot 2 with its program. Coming in black, white, blue, red, and gold, users get about 1GB of RAM and 2GB if the user ops for a higher gold model. The handset also comes with a 5-inch, 1,280 x 720 resolution display, as well as a 2-megapixel camera on the front.

Google also further adds that updates for Android One will no longer come directly from Google, but will start coming from manufacturing partners who will provide updates "as soon as possible." This update comes from complaints from OEMS that they could not differentiate devices from one another.

There are no updates as to what will come to the branding and name of the program, Android One, and how features, hardware, pricing and updates will be maintained without a singular program developer. However, it is implied that Google will still allow Google Apps and Play Store on the re-branded program.