Google is reportedly trying to increase the vertical integration of the production of its Nexus Android phones.

CEO Sundar Pichai and other top Google executives have indicated that the company intends to expand its control over the development of Nexus smartphones, according to the website The Information.

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Currently, Google collaborates with Samsung, Motorola, LG and Huawei in the production of its smartphones.

