The popular Google and Jio-based Android home screen platform Glance has reportedly started a pilot program in the US. According to recent reports, the pilot program has been launched in partnership with Verizon and Motorola in the US, and Glance is planning a full launch later this year in the US. B.

Glance is an Indian Android lock screen startup that is mainly available on smartphones sold in India and Southeast Asia. Last year the company expanded its availability in Japan. According to Glance, the lock screen platform is coming out on top 400 million Android devices in Asia, with 235 million active users. The Glance Android lock screen is popular because it feeds customers news, local events, sports and media content, and interactive games right on their lock screens.

as per TechCrunchGlance doesn’t plan to show ads on devices in its pilot program on Android lock screens in the US. Glance reportedly tried to launch in the US for At least two yearsBut it just didn’t materialize.

The Indian startup has been instrumental in driving user engagement and app installs for its partners in countries where it is available. According to A BCG reportGlance’s nine-week partnership with Indian streaming service JioCinema resulted in 9 million cumulative app downloads from over 100 million unique impressions.

Although there is no official announcement from Glance or its partners, Verizon or Motorola, according to Review by Android AuthorityGlance comes pre-installed on the 2024 version of the Moto G Play sold in the US. On the other hand, Digital trends Also confirmed the presence of Glance on Moto G Power (2024).

It is reported that Glance does not collect personal data but instead relies on usage patterns to inform its engine what is appropriate for an account for a particular user. Additionally, Glance is working with Qualcomm to develop a unique AI-powered lock screen experience that will reduce data consumption and shift to on-device processing.