3 ms·
The downside of Microsoft’s Android dollars
- brudgers 15y agoI think there is a gross misunderstanding of Microsoft's approach. Microsoft's licensing approach means that they already have an established B2B relationship with many major handset makers - and it is centered around the manufacturer's OS. Not only is Microsoft's approach professional rather than antagonistic, but in addition it emphasizes the critical differences between their product and Android - the support of a business partner and a fair amount of protection against IP litigation. Finally, the analysis ascribes consumer bias to corporations - let's face it, handset manufacturer's aren't in love with Android, they use it because it was available to compete against Apple. If Microsoft offers a better contribution to the bottom line, there will be no tears shed for Android.