CyanogenMod and the Death of the Android ROM
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
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From Custom ROM to Corporate Struggles
This chapter explores the journey of CyanogenMod from its inception to the corporate world of Cyanogen Inc., detailing the initial vision for an open-source Android alternative. It highlights the challenges faced by the company, including investor pressures, exclusivity disputes, and the eventual creation of OnePlus and its own operating system, Oxygen OS. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the competitive landscape of smartphone manufacturing and the impact of geopolitical and internal issues on Cyanogen's innovations.
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