Google has partnered with Micromax, Karbonn Mobiles and Spice to launch affordable Android-based smartphones in India. The partnership is a part of the company?s initiative called Android One, which aims to deliver low cost devices offering Android experience to users in developing markets such as India.

Under the Android One initiative Google will work with partners on a comprehensive solution ? which includes hardware reference platforms ? to address the mobile computing needs of customers in emerging markets.

Along with its Indian partners, Google plans to introduce an initial range of sub-$100 Android One smartphones.