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We previously reported that the Android Silver program was looking less and less likely a few months ago, and appears that its flame has all but been extinguished. The Information is reporting today that Android Silver has indeed been put on ice after its chief proponent within Google, Nikesh Arora, departed the company. This prompted key stakeholders to question the program’s ability to succeed even though they acknowledged the need for Google to compete with other premium device manufacturers, something Android Silver would have allowed them to do.
Another reason for the scepticism for Android Silver is the lukewarm reception it received from the manufacturers who would have been involved, particularly after it was made clear the manufacturers would have to make concessions. And with Android One taking emerging markets by storm, officially launching earlier this week, and the omnipresent Nexus devices, Google has more than enough on its plate moving forward. That isn’t to say that Android Silver couldn’t be revived in the future, but it seems the climate at Google and its partners is not quite right yet.
What do you think about the demise of Android Silver? Would you have liked a premium Android Silver device? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Information via Droid-life
