Microsoft Invest In Cyanogen To Take Android Away From Google


The well sought-after modded ROM maker,CyanogenMod has made into the news once again. If the sources are to be believed to be true,Microsoft, the tech giant will be investing in CyanogenMod according to the reports of The Wall Street Journal.


As Android itself is an open source project, CyanogenMod gains the source code of it, modifies it and ports it to various android devices by optimizing and adding much more features to the stock android making it even more powerful. The firm also provides software builds for OEMs like one plus and Micromax for the production of One plus one and yureka respectively.

KirtMcMaster, CEO of Cyanogen Inc has expressed the intention of taking Android away from Google recently during a talk at San Francisco. He further illustrated his idea by mentioning about building separate Android Eco system for example Cyanogen eco system instead of opting for Google play services. According to their stats nearly 50 million people are using their modded android version which amounts to 5% of the total active members as touted by Google.


They hope this daring move might take their firm to newer heights. This might have grabbed the attention of Microsoft which not yet reported to be accurate will be investing aggregate $70 million. This adds major assistance for the ambitious dudes at CyanogenMod who are getting ready to hit head on with the beast, Google. This major news points out that Microsoft is upto something new in dealing Android, its arch rival in mobile sector.


Final conclusion

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