Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU decision

Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by noxecanexx on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @11:30PM (#17563762)

That's the thing. The EU is not trying to tell Google how to make money from android. It's only saying it can't force installation of search and chrome. It's upto Google to find another means of making money that won't exploit their dominance in other markets

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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by jaredklewis on Thursday July 19, 2018 @02:59AM (#17564382)

Sure, I have no problem at all with the commission’s findings or forcing Google to change its business practices.

But I find it weird when then people are shocked that google says it may make android proprietary. What exactly did people expect to happen? That Google would decide to develop Android as an act of charity to handset manufacturers and mobile carriers?

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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by londons_explore on Thursday July 19, 2018 @03:15AM (#17564426)

I wonder if Google could say "Android is free in the entire world, except Europe where it costs $500"

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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by chopin on Thursday July 19, 2018 @06:01AM (#17564996)

Yes, please. This would open room for competitors. Exactly what the commission wished for.

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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by zaarn on Thursday July 19, 2018 @06:58AM (#17565210)

Would be a good way to kickstart competition against Android within Europe.

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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by noxecanexx on Saturday July 21, 2018 @11:48PM (#17585186)

I would assume most android users think android is cheap rather than free. It would be interesting though to see their response to such price hike(if it ever happens)

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