CEO Dennis Woodside has already confirmed plans for a cheaper mobile device, saying, “In much of the world $179 is a lot of money so there’s a big market at a price point of less than $179. We’re going to look at that and just delivering on that value promise is super important. I mean why can’t these devices be $50? There’s no reason that can’t happen so we’re going to push that.”
Yes, why can’t these devices be worth $50 on the market? I am quite sure that having a smartphone at that price point would make it highly desirable, especially in developing markets, although major and mature markets might ditch a cheaper Motorola handset in favor of a new flagship device. Emerging markets would definitely do well with an unlocked $50 device that works decently, for sure.