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发帖数: 1034 | 1 Open source software developer Cyanogen Inc recently met with Android
frontman Sundar Pichai, who expressed interest in acquiring the startup,
only to be turned down, according to The Information. Based in Palo Alto and
Seattle, the software maker is mostly known for its CyanogenMod platform
that’s compatible with multiple Android-based devices. Recently, the
company partnered with Chinese manufacturer OnePlus, providing the stock
software for its first smartphone.
Cyanogen declined the offer, because its leadership felt that the young
company is just getting started. The startup is reportedly in the process of
discussing a Series C round of financing from a set of late-stage investors
, along with interest from some unnamed tech firms. The company is said to
be seeking a near $1 billion evaluation.
CyanogenMod is based on Android and padded with layers of original code from
third-party developers. Although this is what makes the platform so
appealing, the company may not want to move too far away from its Android
roots, as it could run into issues. Currently the software is in compliance
with Google’s compatibility requirements, which keeps third-party apps
running across different Android devices.
If Cyanogen decided to move away from Google’s requirements, it would have
to develop alternatives to some of the services that the search giant offers
, along with an app store capable of replacing Google Play. While this might
be doable for a well-established organization, a company that’s “barely
generating any revenue” would be taking a huge risk. |
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