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by bitmapbrother 3620 days ago
Google was far more concerned about Apple than Microsoft.
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Oletros 3620 days ago
Google bought Android in 2005. There was no signs of Apple on mobile by then
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bitmapbrother 3620 days ago
Eric Schmidt was on the Apple board so perhaps he had some insight into the direction of the company.
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Oletros 3620 days ago
Apart that Android was bought by Brin and Page without consulting Schmidt, Schmidt was invited to the Apple board in August 2006.
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