Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone project is showing signs of life after a long lull, though it’s not certain when the customizable smartphones will be available.

The Project Ara Web site sports a new look, with the redesigned front page carrying the project’s new logo. There’s also a new e-mail address, with which Project Ara developers can communicate with Google.

There’s no other page on the site now. Gone are the pages where developers could download software development kits and request Spiral boards on which modules could be tested.

The site update may be a sign that Google is positioning itself to make Project Ara announcements. Updates could come at the Google I/O trade show, to be held May 18 to 20 in Mountain View, California. 

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