So.. how does Android make money?<\/em><\/p>\nAndroid monetizes by offering high standard smartphone software for cheap to various clients. Then, by gaining market share (\u00a080% to date) it integrates Google search and mobile applications like Gmail, Maps, and Drive. Android also earns money from apps purchased on Google Play. In addition, it prevents mobile phone makers to request a high revenue share\u00a0from searches on their smartphone device. [11-12]<\/p>\n
What’s in store for Android?<\/em><\/p>\nAndroid\u2019s innovation did not come to an end. Looking into the future, Android seeks to continue being the market leader.\u00a0 Among Android’s investments are a virtual assistant, an A.I centric ecosystem, a creation more multi functional devices and more. [13]<\/p>\n
With these trends on hand, it seams Android will remain the top innovation platform we know today also in the years to come.<\/p>\n
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