Intel pushing into Android market

Posted on Wednesday, March 16 2011 @ 6:40 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
DigiTimes learned Intel is cooperation with Taiwanese notebook makers including Inventec and Compal to push Intel/Android solutions for the tablet market:
As Microsoft has announced its Windows operating system will add support for ARM-based platforms, Intel has recently decided to cooperate with Taiwan-based notebook makers including Inventec and Compal Electronics to push Intel/Android solutions and will showcase several devices based on the new solution at Intel Developer Forum (IDF) Beijing in April 2011, according to sources from notebook makers.

In addition to Windows and its self-developed MeeGo, Intel has add support for Android to its processors and the new strategy will allow its partners to have more choice, while significantly saving costs from licensing fees.


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