Google strengthens Android relationship with Intel in IoT

Intel may have cut ties with Android on smartphones and tablets, but the company's partnership with Google on Android for the internet of things is growing stronger. Google's Android Things, a slimmed down version of Android for smart devices, will be coming to Intel's Joule 570x computer board. The combination will allow makers to cook up Android-based gadgets or smart devices for use in home, retail, or industrial settings. The Intel board adds a lot of processing and graphics muscle to projects. With 4K graphics capabilities, the 570x is good for devices with screens or computer vision, like robots and drones.