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Canonical refused to offer Android emulation for that reason. They didn't think it would be beneficial for Ubuntu Touch in the long term.


IMHO that's right decision. BlackBerry offered Android and it is low value.


Blackberry has a security model that is incompatible with Android's rather liberal model, so every app has to be vetted and sold through Blackberry's app store. That will put a big wet blanket on your Android app availability.

Technologically, Blackberry did a great job.


Technologically, yes, it works, but not always correctly. Users don't like it. That's like public transportation with Ferrari seats claiming Ferrari experience.




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