Kirt McMaster, the CEO of , has denied recent reports that the company is switching its strategy to apps, saying, "We are an OS company and our mission of creating an Open Android stands."
Late last week, rumors hit the internet that Cyanogen . McMaster admitted to some layoffs, without revealing specific numbers, :
really sad we had to let go of some wonderful folks this week. startups and disruption are brutal.
— Kirt McMaster (@cyanogenone)
Those same reports suggested Cyanogen was going to work more on apps rather than its alternative smartphone OS as part of a shift in its business. Today, McMaster :
Cyanogen NOT pivoting to apps. We are an OS company and our mission of creating an OPEN ANDROID stands. FALSE reporting was outstanding.
— Kirt McMaster (@cyanogenone)
The Cyanogen OS has made its way in a few phones, most notably those made by , but it has yet to have a huge impact on the market.
Late last week, rumors hit the internet that Cyanogen . McMaster admitted to some layoffs, without revealing specific numbers, :
really sad we had to let go of some wonderful folks this week. startups and disruption are brutal.
— Kirt McMaster (@cyanogenone)
Those same reports suggested Cyanogen was going to work more on apps rather than its alternative smartphone OS as part of a shift in its business. Today, McMaster :
Cyanogen NOT pivoting to apps. We are an OS company and our mission of creating an OPEN ANDROID stands. FALSE reporting was outstanding.
— Kirt McMaster (@cyanogenone)
The Cyanogen OS has made its way in a few phones, most notably those made by , but it has yet to have a huge impact on the market.