Google Project Ara Specs, Release Date And Price: All You Need To Know About Google's Modular Phone

The smartphone market is rapidly changing - there's no doubt about that fact.

These days, more and more consumers are increasingly moving toward lower priced, unlocked devices with far less prohibitive contracts.

Project Ara, the modular smartphone that began its journey at the research labs in Motorola, is widely believed as the perfect answer to all those changing consumer priorities.

Even though the progress of Project Ara has experienced many hiccups over the past few months - probably because it eventually had to take the backseat to Nexus at Google's priority lists - here's an update on the much-anticipated device, including Project Ara specs, price, release date and rumors.

Ara basically comes with a basic endoskeleton and users can choose the specific modular components that they would like to have in their device based on their individual tastes and preferences.

The modular components that encompass everything from processors to cameras would be then manufactured by contractors and sold on designated Ara marketplaces.

In terms of pricing, the basic Ara smartphones are expected to be priced at somewhere between $50 to $100 and beyond.

In August 2016, Project Ara announced that they had made certain changes to the infrastructure in addition to developing better battery capacity as well as improved camera module.

One key improvement the Ara enthusiasts are looking forward to is a revamped way to connect modules to the endoskeleton. On Aug.19 last year, Ara said, "No more electro-permanent magnets" in a tweet.

There are also rumors that Qualcomm and Toshiba may be onboard with Google on project Ara.

Also, some speculate the modular phones may come with the "force touch" feature.

However, probably there is no alternative to endless speculations until someone with access to insider info reveals more about Project Ara.

Also, if one is to go by the word on the streets, Google may finally introduce Ara sometime in 2016.