Why Moto Adopting Android is a Big Deal
You have probably read that Motorola is adopting Android in its struggle to revive their mobile phone operation. [From Washington Post, requires free one-time registration]
Android represents a nexus in how mobile phones are developed. It is open to all hardware vendors.
With few exceptions (iPhone, Rim, Nokia) the OS for web phone mobiles will be either Android, or a Linux derivative.
Of the two, Android is the better bet because it adds an ecosystem of third-party web phone apps.
Yes, Moto is struggling. But they could whack their costs deep and hard and come out smelling like a rose.
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