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There is set of answers from Andy Rubin: http://www.zdnet.com/article/trial-android-chief-on-why-java-was-picked-for-android/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/trial

• joezydeco 11y ago
  Thanks for posting that. The answer to OP's question is right there. "Nevertheless, describing his experience from his first startup, Danger, Rubin highlighted the benefits of using Java for a smartphone -- primarily the well-known brand name as well as compatibility being that it is a common language taught at universities worldwide."