With the success of Motorola’s Android devices, it is clear that they plan on sticking with the Android OS and with the recent acquisition of 280 North, they plan on amping up the web-based application market, as well. 280 North specializes in web-based application development and have their own programming language known as “Cappuccino,” that when used with MacOS X can create rich web applications. A spokesperson said to TechCrunch:
“I can confirm that Motorola acquired 280 North earlier this summer. The transaction provides Motorola with specialized web-app engineering talent and technology that will help facilitate the continued expansion of Motorola’s application ecosystem. We believe 280 North will be instrumental in helping us continue to foster the Android ecosystem with innovative web-based technologies and applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.â€
Via: TechCrunch
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