I think he is referring to Apple and Google. Eric Schmidt sat on Apple's board at the time the iPhone was in development. There was an impression (with Apple)

I think he is referring to Apple and Google. Eric Schmidt sat on Apple's board at the time the iPhone was in development. There was an impression (with Apple) that the two companies were friendly, and that Google would not compete against Apple on devices. Then Android happened, and then this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/steve-jobs-google-grand-theft_n_1023111.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/steve-jobs-google-g...