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The South Korean giant is preparing to launch Tizen, its own open-source platform that is considered a hedge against Android reliance. Should Google be worried?
Actions speak louder than words: Samsung continues to develop its Tizen platform that is a clear alternative to Google (GOOGL 0.54%) Android. The operating system is also being backed by Intel (INTC 2.67%), who continues to tap mobile, albeit mostly unsuccessfully. Samsung has high hopes for its fledgling operating system.
In the following video, Fool contributor Evan Niu, CFA, and Eric Bleeker, CFA, discuss whether or not Samsung really has a chance at competing with Tizen.
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