Ellie Zolfagharifard and Victoria Woollaston wrote:

 

Google’s much-anticipated modular smartphone could be available in January 2015 for as little as $50 (£30).

The Project Ara 'Grey Phone' will consist of a simple frame, screen, Wi-Fi connection and processor with users able to customise it with various plug-in modules, colours and accessories.

Paul Eremenko, Google’s Project Ara head, revealed the date to attendees at the company’s developer conference this week and has outlined further plans for the device.