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Google and Jio delay India smartphone launch due to chip shortage – Source CNET Tech

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The launch of the Jio Next smartphone in India has been postponed.


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The launch of an”ultra-affordable” Android smartphone jointly developed by Google and Reliance Jio, India’s leading wireless carrier, has been delayed due to the global chip shortage, according to a statement by the Indian company released Friday. 

Called JioPhone Next, the smartphone had been scheduled to launch Friday, but will see a rollout instead in early November,  “in time for the Diwali festive season” — one of the biggest holidays on the Indian calendar. 

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