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They didn't win because of Pokémon Go, but the lack of Pokémon Go on Windows Phone will certainly be cited as evidence that Windows Phone had lost its relevance
by timClicks 10y ago
They didn't win because of Pokémon Go, but the lack of Pokémon Go on Windows Phone will certainly be cited as evidence that Windows Phone had lost its relevance by mid 2016
- eunice 10y agoit never had any relevance to lose & pokemon go is just the latest in ~5 years worth of fads to have passed windows phone over
- macintux 10y agoGoogle bought Android out of fear that Microsoft's dominance in smartphones would lock them out. Its dominance is ancient history, but it was there.
- bitmapbrother 10y agoGoogle was far more concerned about Apple than Microsoft.
- Oletros 10y agoGoogle bought Android in 2005. There was no signs of Apple on mobile by then
- bitmapbrother 10y agoEric Schmidt was on the Apple board so perhaps he had some insight into the direction of the company.
- Oletros 10y agoApart that Android was bought by Brin and Page without consulting Schmidt, Schmidt was invited to the Apple board in August 2006.