Eric Schmidt was addressing the group at Le Web in Paris and recounted a tale when an Android user asked why apps were often written for iOS first, after which ported over to Google’s OS. His response? “My prediction is that six months from now, you’ll say the alternative.” After the uncomfortable silence had died down, he added that Android’s “open” model meant the corporate had volume on its side — and volume is what he feels will attract developers. He added that Ice Cream Sandwich would redress Android’s device fragmentation and the sheer selection of hardware makers would make sure that 2012 can be Google’s year. At which point, everyone inside the audience probably went back to their iPads to read Twitter.
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