[Skunkworks] Why Google came out with Android

The Reason: “If we did not act, we faced a draconian future. Where one man, one company, one carrier was the future.” Vic Gundotra VP Developer Products, Google (@ Google I/O'10) The Rebuttal: "But We're Just Fine With the Two Men, One Company, One Search Engine Model." John Paczkowski All Things Digital The Fact: "... Google acquired Android in August of 2005. That’s nearly 18 months before the world even knew about iPhone, let alone its carrier model or prospects for success." Matt Drance Apple Outsider The Word from 1 Infinite Loop: Can't wait for the "Wrath of Steve" on June 7...