According to Andy Rubin was the Android operating system originally intended as an OS for smart cameras. The co-founder of the company that Android developed before Google acquired it argues that the recovery in smartphone market the idea lwa n has changed.
Rubin made his statements during a meeting in Tokyo, reports Networkworld. He also said that the Android operating system originally cameras had to turn, which among other things, a connection with a pc could be made. Specially developed pc-software had to ensure that a wireless connection could be, for example, for the transfer of photos.
The plans continued, according to Rubin position after his company Google was incorporated. Rubin claims that there later for is chosen instead of cameras to choose from for smartphones as the hardware platform. At the basis of which choice would be the advance of smartphones in the technology market, while the market for digital cameras correctly, the wrap was. Also, there were opportunities due to declining hardware prices.
Rubin is now working as a senior executive at Google. Initially, he led the Android division of the company, but recently he did a step back to focus on other things.