Facebook has refuted all rumors regarding the company building a mobile device based on Google's Android mobile operating system.
All this started after TechCrunch reported that the social network website Facebook is working on a secret project. The report stated that Facebook wanted to create a deeper integration into the contacts list and other core functions of a mobile OS which requires controlling the entire OS itself.
TechCrunch reported that Facebook was seriously looking to build a smartphone or a mobile operating system based on Google's Android. Business Insider had also reported that Facebook is working on Android based mobile OS, citing a plugged Silicon Valley Source. Apart from that, the company was also said to be working on adding full support of Connect feature in mobile operating systems.
Facebook says it is not working on developing an Android based mobile operating system
Regarding these reports, Facebook spokesperson Jaime Schopflin sent out the following statement:
"The story, which originated in Techcrunch, is not accurate. Facebook is not building a phone. Our approach has always been to make phones and apps more social. Current projects include everything from an HTML5 version of the site to apps on major platforms to full Connect support with SDKs to deeper integrations with some manufacturers. Our view is that almost all experiences would be better if they were social, so integrating deeply into existing platforms and operating systems is a good way to enable this. For an example, check out Connect for iPhone and the integration we have with contact syncing through our iPhone app. Another example is the INQ1 phone with Facebook integration (the first so-called 'Facebook Phone'). The people mentioned in the story are working on these projects. The bottom line is that whenever we work on a deep integration, people want to call it a 'Facebook Phone' because that's such an attractive soundbite, but building phones is just not what we do."
We're all aware of the security issues, koobface worms, phishing scams and other holes in Facebook. Irrespective of that, the number of Facebook users on the mobile platform continue to grow over a period of time. We suppose Facebook should stick to what it really is - a social network, rather than try to be a native function controlling app for smartphones.
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