Multiple choice technology

What year did Google purchase Android, Inc.?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Google acquired Android, Inc. in August 2005 for approximately $50 million. This acquisition brought Andy Rubin and the Android team into Google, setting the stage for Android's development as a mobile operating system. The timing is crucial - it was well before the iPhone announcement in 2007, showing Google's early interest in mobile platforms.