Why can't Germany make smartphones and related devices?

In addition to the other answers. "Germany" could build them, but we would have problems finding enough childr..., oh, pardon, workers willing to to the job at the constructions lines for just a few bucks a week. read more

Germany is known for automobile and machine industry. Its the reason that related companies set up their base in germany instead of smartphone companies. Undoubtedly there will be thousands of young germans capable of making one of the best smartphones in the world. read more

The debate over encrypted smartphones and smartphone apps refuses to die down, as demonstrated by the latest headlines. Law-enforcement authorities demand that Apple, Google and app makers decrypt their devices and services, or else provide"back doors" by which they can read data and messages. read more

A smartphone is a handheld personal computer with a mobile operating system and an integrated mobile broadband cellular network connection for voice, SMS, and Internet data communication; most, if not all, smartphones also support Wi-Fi. Smartphones are typically pocket-sized, as opposed to tablet computers, which are much larger. read more