But there are also a select few devices that came tantalizingly close to actually being released before being canceled at the prototype stage. Google Project AraOne of the more notable canceled smartphones was Google’s Project Ara, which promised a bold future of modular smartphones. Read more: 50 failed Google products ranked from best to worstUnfortunately, Google canceled this smartphone project in 2016, reportedly due to the company’s desire to “streamline” its hardware efforts. Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaThe Mi Mix Alpha is one of the most high-profile canceled smartphones on the list, having been revealed in late 2019 to much fanfare. That’s it for our look at some of the most notable canceled smartphones!

Source: The Nation February 15, 2021 13:52 UTC