Several versions of the Android OS for smartphones have appeared on the global stage in recent years. One version, Cyanogen OS, has gathered publicity as well as prominent investors –including Twitter, Qualcomm and Foxconn — that could give it some staying power.

In a July report, IDC analyst William Stofega, asserted, “Cyanogen has the potential to meaningfully disrupt the current duopoly of Android and iOS, creating a richer experience for end users.”

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