Russian search giant Yandex is releasing an Android phone

Russian internet company Yandex is releasing its first smartphone, simply called the Yandex Phone. The entry-level Android 8.1 phone will be sold in Russia, complete with Yandex’s own maps, weather, and GPS apps. However, the Yandex Phone isn’t the company’s only new product: recently, Yandex has dabbled in smart speakers, investments with Uber, and even self-driving cars.Image: Yandex
The Yandex Phone also comes with Alice, the Russian search giant’s take on a virtual a