wraggster
March 15th, 2015, 20:06
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It would have been interesting to see how a Microsoft deal would change Cyanogen (http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/02/cyanogen-qualcomm-partnership-rebrand/). But we'll have to rely on our imaginations, because Redmond has decided not to put money into the company, according to Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-13/cyanogen-said-to-raise-110-million-microsoft-passes-on-funding). While Cyanogen is known for creating customized versions of the Android platform, earlier reports said it was in talks (http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/29/microsoft-is-reportedly-investing-in-cyanogens-custom-android-m/) with Redmond to create a custom mod loaded with Windows apps in exchange for financial investment. Still, even though the negotiation fell through, it doesn't look like the startup will end up strapped for cash: Bloomberg says it's on track to make $110 million from other investors through its current financing round. Besides, one of the pub's sources believes Microsoft might still pursue a commercial deal with the Android modder in an effort to put Windows applications into more users' hands.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/14/cyanogen-microsoft-no-deal/
It would have been interesting to see how a Microsoft deal would change Cyanogen (http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/02/cyanogen-qualcomm-partnership-rebrand/). But we'll have to rely on our imaginations, because Redmond has decided not to put money into the company, according to Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-13/cyanogen-said-to-raise-110-million-microsoft-passes-on-funding). While Cyanogen is known for creating customized versions of the Android platform, earlier reports said it was in talks (http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/29/microsoft-is-reportedly-investing-in-cyanogens-custom-android-m/) with Redmond to create a custom mod loaded with Windows apps in exchange for financial investment. Still, even though the negotiation fell through, it doesn't look like the startup will end up strapped for cash: Bloomberg says it's on track to make $110 million from other investors through its current financing round. Besides, one of the pub's sources believes Microsoft might still pursue a commercial deal with the Android modder in an effort to put Windows applications into more users' hands.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/14/cyanogen-microsoft-no-deal/