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What other popular device did Android co-founder Andy Rubin help develop?

  1. BlackBerry

  2. Sidekick

  3. iPhone

  4. Palm Pilot
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Android co-founder Andy Rubin helped develop the T-Mobile Sidekick (also known as Danger Hiptop) before founding Android. The Sidekick was an innovative early smartphone with a focus on messaging and web access, which influenced Rubin's vision for Android. This is in contrast to BlackBerry, iPhone, or Palm Pilot, which were developed by different companies.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to know the background and involvement of Andy Rubin, the co-founder of Android. Let's go through each option:

A. BlackBerry - Andy Rubin did not help develop BlackBerry. BlackBerry was developed by Research In Motion (RIM).

B. Sidekick - This option is correct. Andy Rubin helped develop the Sidekick, which was a popular smartphone developed by Danger Inc. The Sidekick gained popularity for its unique design and messaging capabilities.

C. iPhone - Andy Rubin did not help develop the iPhone. The iPhone was developed by Apple Inc. under the leadership of Steve Jobs.

D. Palm Pilot - Andy Rubin did not help develop the Palm Pilot. The Palm Pilot was developed by Palm Computing Inc.

Therefore, the correct answer is B) Sidekick. Andy Rubin played a role in developing the Sidekick smartphone.

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