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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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