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[Sushubh]

Latest rumors indicate that Samsung would push Google to incorporate TouchWiz features in Android. Some of the features would be made available for free. Others would become paid offerings. Google might end up discontinuing the Nexus line. Focus would switch to Google Play editions which means you would get mediocre user experience on stock Android devices. Motorola might become a victim too as Samsung does not seem to like what they are doing. Samsung is also reportedly shutting down their Tizen project to focus completely on Android for their smartphones.The only thing official is that Google and Samsung have signed a 10 year long patent sharing deal.

 

[Nishant]

Would switch to WP if this happens.

 

[uumeshh]

yup. windows phone would have matured well by then.

 

[Sushubh]

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Android: celebrating a big milestone together with you

 

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[Sushubh]

Google is starting to require that OEMs roll out regular security patches

 

[Sushubh]

Australian regulator investigates Google data harvesting from Android phones | Technology | The Guardian

 

[Sushubh]

Google unceremoniously removes the tablet section from official Android website

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[Sushubh]

Color correction - Android Accessibility Help

 

[Sushubh]

EU says Google can’t force OEMs to set Chrome and Google Search as default apps - GSMArena.com news

 

[IBF]

Google Fined $5.1 Billion by E.U. in Android Antitrust Ruling - The New York Times

 

[Sushubh]

Android has created more choice, not less

The free distribution of the Android platform, and of Google’s suite of applications, is not only efficient for phone makers and operators—it’s of huge benefit for developers and consumers. If phone makers and mobile network operators couldn’t include our apps on their wide range of devices, it would upset the balance of the Android ecosystem. So far, the Android business model has meant that we haven't had to charge phone makers for our technology, or depend on a tightly controlled distribution model.

We’ve always agreed that with size comes responsibility. A healthy, thriving Android ecosystem is in everyone’s interest, and we’ve shown we’re willing to make changes. But we are concerned that today’s decision will upset the careful balance that we have struck with Android, and that it sends a troubling signal in favor of proprietary systems over open platforms.

Rapid innovation, wide choice, and falling prices are classic hallmarks of robust competition and Android has enabled all of them. Today’s decision rejects the business model that supports Android, which has created more choice for everyone, not less. We intend to appeal.

 

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The Story Behind Google's Secret Offer to Settle EU’s Android Probe - Bloomberg