Google Doubles Down On Android And Andy Rubin - Seeking Alpha

When Google (GOOG) acquired Android Inc. in 2005, it was peripheral to the company's search ambitions. The success of Android changed the equation. Now the phone, and its creator, Andy Rubin (right), are the very heart of Google's strategy. It's not just the acquisition of Motorola Mobility (MMI). Google is now preparing to put all its open source eggs in the Android basket, including its Chrome browser..