I think Amazon embracing Android is great for Google in every respect.
Primarily because as long as the underlying platform doesn't branch too far away, every dev who makes something for the Amazon app store is almost certainly going to also make it for the Android Market. That means a huge boost to the interest in making tablet friendly apps for Android and a huge boost to the potential return from making an Android port (or an Android exclusive app) for a developer.
But also it is great for Google because it validates all their arguments about Android being an "open" operating system and will keep allegations of things like anti-trust and other potential criticisms of Google's role significantly muted.
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I think Amazon embracing Android is great for Google in every respect.
Primarily because as long as the underlying platform doesn't branch too far away, every dev who makes something for the Amazon app store is almost certainly going to also make it for the Android Market. That means a huge boost to the interest in making tablet friendly apps for Android and a huge boost to the potential return from making an Android port (or an Android exclusive app) for a developer.
But also it is great for Google because it validates all their arguments about Android being an "open" operating system and will keep allegations of things like anti-trust and other potential criticisms of Google's role significantly muted.