Google already has its own brand of smartphones, tablets, and mobile operating system, but it seems the company may soon design the chips inside those devices, too.
Though this could mean Google-designed chips for phones and tablets, it could also mean Google won't need to rely on Intel as much for server processors. According to Bloomberg, Google is currently Intel's fifth largest customer. That might change if Google's designing its own processors.
Regarding the Bloomberg report, a Google spokesperson said it is 'actively engaged in designing the world's best infrastructure' and that this includes both hardware and software design. The company refused to comment further than that.
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