Google Walks Fine Line in Android Chip Quest

Junko Yoshida, EETimes
11/8/2015 12:00 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. – Last week, speculation about Google’s plans for its own Android chips shifted into high gear.

The Information reported that Google held discussions with silicon vendors about co-developing chip designs, including a phone’s main processor. The designs would “enable new features Google hopes to implement within Android software in the next few years.” The report quoted unnamed sources who claim to have been briefed on the discussions.

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