Indeed, Otellini showed off two devices based on the Atom processor dubbed Medfield. He wouldn't be drawn on specifics in terms of release dates and partners.
You saw what happened, how fast Android took share from Apple Good products on good platforms can still really make a big difference.
"Every time we've collaborated with Google good things have come out of it so I'm excited and have high expectations around this as well," he said.
While he conceded Intel's smartphone ambition was a bold one fraught with challenges, he was clear about the end goal.
"We want to make Intel the platform of choice for smartphone ecosystems."
