> So, Schmidt had inside knowledge of before following Apple into the smartphone category?
That's the theory/assumption. Android started as an OS for blackberry-style phones with physical keyboard, non touch screens.
Almost as soon as the iPhone launch, Schmidt left the board, and Android pivoted to a multi-touch interface almost immediately, and a year later the HTC Dream came out.
I don't think anyone has any real proof of wrongdoing but the timing is certainly suspicious
So, Schmidt had inside knowledge of before following Apple into the smartphone category? That makes the vengeful fury less unhinged.
Sounds like those $40b did not end up running out.