Ultimately, android devices (at least those from Google) don't need to generate a profit- Google uses them as a means to steer consumers to the services they provide that DO generate profit (just like Amazon does with the Kindle). Some of the other handset makers and app developers are just out of luck.
IDC data shows 66% of Android's 81% smartphone share are junk phones selling for $215 IDC reported 251.1 million smartphone shipments for Q3, reflecting 40 percent year over year market growth but an implosion in Average Selling Prices,... Source: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/13/11/12/idc_data_shows_66_of_androids_81_smartphone_share_are_junk_phones_selling_for_215.html Shared via Google Currents Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
