Many pundits see this as a sign of failure instead of what it truly is - a sign of complete success. Android now dominates as the smartphone platform of choice outside of the Apple universe.
Google no longer has a need to be in the hardware business. HTC and others are throwing their weight behind the platform and can develop hardware far better than could Google. Google's choice to exit the hardware business was the smartest move they could make.
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