Here is a better article detailing what Yahoo Axis is.
http://techland.time.com/2012/05/23/yahoos-axis-visual-searc...
http://techland.time.com/2012/05/23/yahoos-axis-visual-searc...
I can understand not supporting Linux at launch (but not forever). I can't understand only targeting iOS and then publicly saying you're not even planning on doing Android. Just that you're "contemplating" it.