Andy Rubin steps down as Android chief

Andy Rubin has decided to step down as the head of Google’s Android division. He will be handing the reins over to Sundar Pichai who will take over Android in addition to his work with Chrome and Apps, according to...

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When I first glanced at the news I kind of freaked out, thinking Andy was going to a different company. But if he stepped down to start other adventures within Google, then at least that's a relief. Here's hoping the new guy can keep the momentum going...

My thinking Chrome OS and Android are going to be bridged this is why the move

Interesting... just before KLP release too. Disagreements, perhaps?

Not being fully informed about the internals of google personnel, I say with reservations in case of inaccuracy, thanks to Andy Rubin for a great mobile operating system. Android has filled a great need and has made iOS the inferior phone OS. I will always love the openness of Android and how people are allowed to make their own custom android roms. This versatility that harnesses the talent of 3rd party devs is a simple but phenomenal concept and surely the head of the android division must have played a role in that. I'm looking forward to new products and I'm hopping the new guy doesn't screw android up.

I guess I'm not surprised http://www.techspot.com/community/t...s-you-to-pay-1-299.190063/page-2#post-1280701

Google Play for the desktop is next, calling it right now.

It's curious what may have happened here, but it could be really simple: Pichai is someone Google put a lot behind, and he's done quite well, and sometimes you just have to shuffle things around. I'd be surprised if Rubin weren't being put into something where his expertise can help Google even more.

The move is the first step towards Google's desktop domination.