Comments on: Android Rising: Sony Ericsson, Vodafone, and 12 Others Join Open Handset Alliance

By: Huawei Android phones coming later than previously expected

Huawei Android phones coming later than previously expected — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:07:37 +0000

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By: Jose Miguel Cansado

Jose Miguel Cansado — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:10:31 +0000

Some readings:

1. Sony Ericsson sold their shares of Symbian to Nokia to be able to run to Android, as predicted.
2. ARM does want to power Android handsets processors (G1 has a Qualcomm processor)
3. Even Vodafone will put Vodafone Live on Android. Wouldn’t they sell it as a mobile App in App Market and make Vodafone Live available to users from any carrier for a wider audience?
4. Softbank (is this the same Japanese mobile operator that sells iPhone?) might be hoping for an Android flip phone that meets the Japanese taste for clam-shell phones.
5. Garmin, fearing of the strong threat of mobile phones with A-GPS and Google Maps to their navigator devices, might be thinking that better partnering than fighting.Garmin already launched its first GPS-phone, the Nuvifone, earlier this year. It seems that there will be more to come, confirming that GPS and Phone synergy is here to stay.
6. Nokia, RIM, Microsoft and Apple keep resisting to join the “Alliance”, and remain in the dark side of the Force. No wonder Android logo looks so much alike C-3PO!

By: DataViz

DataViz — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:59:10 +0000

More device manufacturer’s joining Google’s Open Alliance just helps reinforce the opportunity for 3rd Party developers like DataViz. We’ve seen great success with our products on Symbian, Palm, Windows Mobile and Blackberry, and all of the platforms have different pros and cons. They also attract different types of users. Luckily, whether you are a student or a professional, everyone needs Office and making it available on a mobile just helps raise personal productivity ;-)

As such, we have recently announced that we will be bringing our mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, and our Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync client, RoadSync to Android. If you would like to learn more and follow our progress, please visit http://www.dataviz.com/Android

By: G1 and Diamond push HTC to record profits in November

G1 and Diamond push HTC to record profits in November — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:49:25 +0000

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By: Richard Howell

Richard Howell — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:38:53 +0000

Were all handset manufacturers to adopt the same OS they will find it harder to differentiate their products. Think what happened to PC makers: http://www.reviewsreviewed.co.uk/index.php/mobileblog/Open-source-close-company-844.html

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:45:54 +0000

What has always amazed me about Apple, and this goes back to the iPod, is that they do a few things very well. They have greatly simplified some annoying IT problems for the average, non-techie consumer. On the iPod, the only thing that’s different between Apple’s product and all the others is that it can synchronize all your music between the iPod and the computer. The truly amazing part is that In all the years the iPod has been on the market, no one has replicated that ease of use. Its like there is a giant blind spot in the engineering community.
So when it comes to the iPhone, Apple is way ahead of the competitors (including Google) in making things simple. Take the AppStore, it makes buying applications a thought-free process for consumers. No need to enter a credit card. I just don’t see anyone else doing the same thing. Even Android still lacks that.
So I’m glad there’s all this new competition in the mobile smartphone OS field, I wish there was more.
Michael & Team Crunch.
I’m actually working on a report on this topic (I’m a sell side analyst). I’m happy to share the results with you when I publish.
Regards,
j

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:06:22 +0000

Well if that not more reason to consider a android, I don’t know what is. I wonder thou whether enough “android” is hip enough for the iphone generation.

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By: Google’s Android Party Gets Bigger : Techozi

Google’s Android Party Gets Bigger : Techozi — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:41:15 +0000

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By: 关于 Android 振奋人心的消息 | 小飞的足迹

关于 Android 振奋人心的消息 | 小飞的足迹 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:27:36 +0000

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By: Dias

Dias — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:00:21 +0000

The problem is that as a Dev you don’t care that much about user experience and usability. There is no way you can create a piece of software that offer for people the same experience on different devices with different capabilities and form factors.

By: adicahya

adicahya — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:27:25 +0000

What we (well me actually) is a cheaper touchscreen smartphone for everyone. Unlike you guys from US, operators don’s subsidiary the phone here. So most touchscreen smartphone are sold for 300-700US$.

i hope, with this open source mobile OS (think Symbian and Android) the future price will be lower.

If they can make cheap linux based netbook, they can make cheap touchscreen smartphone with linux too (or other open source mobile OS)

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:49:57 +0000

Android allows for programs to run in the background, while the iPhone does not. Do you feel this will be a differentiator?

By: Willem

Willem — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:33:44 +0000

Not trying to be a nitpicker either, but I know I’m getting tired of seeing the repercussions of thousands of well educated, long-term career media professionals being down-sized or laid-off: a cheaper paid generation of writers/editors who don’t know the basic rules of grammar and the differences between ‘their, there or they’re, or loose, lose and other frequent ‘English for Dummies’ infractions.

And while I enjoy Erick’s reporting, he’s been a growing offender of late of sloppy grammar or frequent typos. As troolz said, “professional writers need to learn to proof-read”.

Please respect my time as a reader and clean up your act.

By: Spelling Police 2

Spelling Police 2 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:40:13 +0000

And it’s “It’s,” not “Its”

By: Sony Ericsson unterstützt Android-Betriebssystem | von.unterwegs.gesendet

Sony Ericsson unterstützt Android-Betriebssystem | von.unterwegs.gesendet — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:43:54 +0000

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By: worth

worth — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:17:31 +0000

Good answers, everyone.
To answer my own “what’s in it for the consumer” query, for me, it’s all about NOT having to deal with AT&T and all of the various realms of suck that that entails.
‘Nuff said.

By: Open Handset Alliance verwelkomt 14 nieuwe leden - Mobiel Internet Blog iWap.be

Open Handset Alliance verwelkomt 14 nieuwe leden - Mobiel Internet Blog iWap.be — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:45:31 +0000

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By: huh

huh — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:16:55 +0000

By your comment Im guessing you dont really know much about Android.

I can tell you as a Dev that I’m very happy with where Android is headded. I cant stand the iPhone and their locked sdk.

By: Marin

Marin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:14:05 +0000

Nokia has about 40% market share, and Symbian has about 50%. They definitely lag behind in the US-centric tech press, but Nokia makes some darn slick devices. Symbian’s powerful, refined, and it’s a bit dated visually. The upcoming Symbian Foundation should hopefully bring a refreshed and usable UI, as well as make it a bit easier for developers to create rich apps.

Overall, I think Android will make everyone step up their games. And that my friends is good for the consumers.

By: G1 and Diamond push HTC to record profits in November

G1 and Diamond push HTC to record profits in November — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:59:05 +0000

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By: Android勢力拡大: Sony Ericsson、ボーダフォンなど計14社がOHA加盟

Android勢力拡大: Sony Ericsson、ボーダフォンなど計14社がOHA加盟 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:44:33 +0000

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By: reminiscing

reminiscing — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:12:46 +0000

bump :)