This claims Android is free-of-charge to OEMs, but is that actually true? Doesn't the full Google Experience (play store, gmail, etc) require passing certifications and tests, etc.? I can't imagine all that is completely free to the OEM - though perhaps it's quite cheap. There's also patent license fees to consider, unless Google pays all those for you?
I think microsoft is really going all guns blazing to populate their ecosystem with apps. As a developer, today I am not motivated enough to create apps for windows. A few years back if any application worked in windows, I need not have cared about other os. I also feel with the new ceo from azure background, microsoft is going to try to earn more from cloud than regular one time licensing of software.
I think the economists are wrong and these guesses are simply that.
I believe since Microsoft is making large amounts of cash elsewhere, they are able to bring down the prices of their bread and butter. It might have something to do with competition, but it also has something to do with how much dominance they have in other markets.
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I believe since Microsoft is making large amounts of cash elsewhere, they are able to bring down the prices of their bread and butter. It might have something to do with competition, but it also has something to do with how much dominance they have in other markets.
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