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It makes perfect sense when you remember that the reason Android exists is to get users into the Google ecosystem, as a loss leader. iOS exists to sell expensiv
by rhinoceraptor 9y ago
It makes perfect sense when you remember that the reason Android exists is to get users into the Google ecosystem, as a loss leader. iOS exists to sell expensive handsets. I don’t think Google cares what phone you have as long as all of your valuable data is in Google services and you’re viewing Google ads.
- ocdtrekkie 9y agoMostly true, but note that Android isn't a "loss leader" by any stretch, Google has made tens of billions on it: http://www.investors.com/news/technology/google-has-raked-in-21b-in-android-profit-says-oracle/ http://www.investors.com/news/technology/google-has-raked-in...