Saturday, November 1, 2014

Android guru Andy Rubin leaves Google – Computer Sweden

Andy Rubin founded a company called Android, which Google bought in 2005 for its mobile operating system. Android has since grown to become the world’s most widely used mobile operating system.

Last year was moved However, Rubin from the Android team and became head of Google’s robot projects. He tasks were taken over by Sundar Pichai, who today leads the development of Android, Apps, Chrome, and other related products.

The reason for Rubin’s departure is unclear, but may have to do with the work of his team at Google. Rubin will instead result in an incubator company for hardware company and will be replaced by James Kuffner, who is a researcher and developer and a member of Google’s robot team.

A spokesperson for the Google has confirmed Rubin’s departure, but declined further comment.

– I wish Andy all the best in what he does. With Android, he created something sensational, with over a billion satisfied users, Google CEO Larry Page in a statement.

Rubin led the last Google’s purchase of Boston Dynamics. He severance occurs while Google is making radical changes at the managerial side, where Sundar Pichai assumes an operational leadership role for the products and development. At the same time, then Page to focus more on strategic development.

Pichai will lead the research, development, and products such as maps, Google+ and e-commerce. All executives who previously reported to Page reports now to Pichai. Even robots can fall below Pichais management, which in practice would mean that he will become head of the former Rubin’s responsibilities.

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