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Didn't say she was from the company. I was pointing out that she admits to being a thorough Google Fan-gal, enamored of everything the company produces. Fan-b
by eplanit 17y ago
Didn't say she was from the company. I was pointing out that she admits to being a thorough Google Fan-gal, enamored of everything the company produces. Fan-boys/gals typically aren't critical, and this article did not give me any objective insights. I read more emotional torment in it than I did concrete analysis.
Plus, what I do gather is more repulsive than attractive. Google is building a device to [ultimately] lock us into their services and devices (or make their services available solely via their devices)? This is great?
Same concern with Apple. I worry about the fans of both behemoths.
- wolfmanstout 17y agoGoogle isn't forcing anyone to use their services on the Android. Unlike the iPhone, the app API exposes all the device functionality used by the Google-made apps, so any other company could easily build a competing ecosystem for the Android. What's more, Google doesn't even control the Android OS itself; it's completely open source.
- dminor 17y agoAgreed, although I'd say that Google controls Android -- maybe not completely, but pretty thoroughly.
- dminor 17y ago> Didn't say she was from the company. Didn't say you did. > Google is building a device to [ultimately] lock us into their services and devices (or make their services available solely via their devices)? By providing an unlocked phone that doesn't require you to use their services? I can see being afraid of Google because they have access to so much of your information, but lock-in seems to be the province of companies like Apple and Microsoft.