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December 6, 2016

Cyanogen parts with co-founder following latest restructure

Cyanogen announced more changes in its operations, while parting company with co-founder Steve Kondik in a seemingly acrimonious split. Lior Tal, recently installed CEO, said that the firm would “consolidate Cyanogen’s…

By Steve Costello

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October 11, 2016

Cyanogen shuffles management following strategy update

Device platform player Cyanogen refocused its efforts, arguing that “innovation cannot happen in a vacuum, which is what we have today”. The company, which was behind a licensable Android-based platform…

By Steve Costello

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July 25, 2016

Cyanogen cuts jobs as platform business suffers

Device platform company Cyanogen is reported to have undertaken significant job cuts, although it played-down reports of a “pivot” to focus on apps. According to Android Police, which first reported the…

By Steve Costello

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AT&T mulling Cyanogen-powered smartphone

US operator AT&T is apparently eyeing a smartphone powered by the Cyanogen platform, with Chinese device maker ZTE also involved in the effort, according to The Information. Cyanogen is a…

By Steve Costello

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Wileyfox targets Europe with Asia-inspired smartphone strategy

Smartphone start-up Wileyfox unveiled its first devices for the European market, seeking to emulate the success of Asian new-entrants such as OnePlus and Xiaomi. At an event in London this…

By Steve Costello

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Devices August 24, 2015

ZUK unveils international Z1

Lenovo-backed smartphone start-up ZUK unveiled the international version of its Z1 smartphone, with a partnership with platform player Cyanogen designed to “bring the best customised Android experience to international…

By Steve Costello

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June 11, 2015

Playphone and Cyanogen ink gaming alliance

Mobile social gaming developer Playphone announced a distribution partnership with ambitious operating system company Cyanogen, to offer the Playphone Store on Cyanogen in key international markets. Cyanogen is forking Android to…

By Steve Costello

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