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It appears they're only losing access to American hardware and software. So that would mean Android, Gorilla Glass screens, Qualcomm processors, etc.
by ghobs91 7y ago
It appears they're only losing access to American hardware and software. So that would mean Android, Gorilla Glass screens, Qualcomm processors, etc.
- moneywoes 7y agoWell they already have their own processors so I imagine that won't be a huge loss.
- yding 7y agoWhat about the ARM license? Sure they design their own processors but that doesn't help if ARM doesn't let them use the instruction set.
- Tsubasachan 7y agoThis could actually be a boon for China. Now they have to start developing their phones completely in-house. On the longer term that could be the end for American tech. If one thing the last 50 years has taught us is that whatever the US can do an Asian competitor can do as well.
- cududa 7y agoThat’s entirety the point of their Made In China 2025 initiative
- drusepth 7y ago>If one thing the last 50 years has taught us is that whatever the US can do an Asian competitor can do as well. Generalized, I think it's safe to assume any developed country willing to invest in manufacturing is capable of doing what any other country can do [in manufacturing] as well.
- esolyt 7y agoMinor correction: It doesn't mean "Android", it means Google services.