curveball

Linux Journal: "A little over two years ago, the world — or at least a whole lot of geeks — waited with baited breath for the revelation that Google would be entering the mobile phone market.

The eventual announcement proved a curveball, however, as what the search giant unveiled were plans for an operating system, not a handset."

A little over two years ago, the world — or at least a whole lot of geeks — waited with baited breath for the revelation that Google would be entering the mobile phone market.

The eventual announcement proved a curveball, however, as what the search giant unveiled were plans for an operating system, not a handset.

Now, that curve has finally straightened.

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IT Wire: "Google, I think, is making the announcement just to disrupt the market for its possible competitor, Microsoft."