<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Google acquired Android, Inc. 20 years ago, a move considered one of their best deals.</li><li>The initial founders aimed to create an OS for digital cameras, pivoting to a mobile OS due to lack of investor interest.</li><li>Larry Page from Google recognized the potential and purchased Android for $50 million in July 2005.</li><li>The acquisition, though seemingly minor compared to other Google purchases, turned out to be a defensive masterstroke, securing Google's presence in the mobile market.</li></ul>

[Open Thread] Google bought Android 20 years ago, did it make it better or worse?

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