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It's only a matter of time for the convergence of phones and Dex like docking functionality. I'm actually surprised Google isn't exploring this area more becaus
by esturk 8y ago
It's only a matter of time for the convergence of phones and Dex like docking functionality. I'm actually surprised Google isn't exploring this area more because it will really kick up the versality of phones. I guess Google doesn't want phones to cannabalize their Chromebook marketshare.
- jbigelow76 8y agoI guess Google doesn't want phones to cannabalize their Chromebook marketshare. Android, Chrome, and ChromeOS exist as channels for Google to deliver its services, they are not profit centers in and of themselves (no license fee for Android, Chrome is a free download, ChromeOS runs on the cheapest hardware out there). Google would have no qualms about gutting the ChromeOS market if whatever replaced it offered a better opportunity to get their services in front of more eyeballs.
- 0xFFC 8y agoExactly. This is the core strategy for Google. And it makes sense, because google makes money from ads. Not android or chromeos
- freedomben 8y agoThere actually have been a few attempts at "convergence," notably Canonical with Ubuntu phone. The reasons behind the failures are complicated, and IMHO haven't been proven definitively, but IANA expert in that field (just a consumer that really, really wants that). I only mention this because it's possible Google watch the others crash and burn and decided not to enter.
- dopeboy 8y agoThis really needs to happen. I want all my state in the cloud. Whatever device should sink up with that state down to the desktop and window manager.
- imtringued 8y agoPhones aren't built for active cooling. Google maps turns my phone into a blowtorch after 30 minutes of usage.
- Brakenshire 8y agoPhones should have a thermal output port just like they have I/O ports.
- esturk 8y agoThe dock can have cooling capabilities which is something that haven't been attempted yet. It can be similar to Laptop Cooling Pads. Just like when I put my phone in front of the air ventilation with AC on, it doesn't get hot even with mapping on.
- gehsty 8y agoI highly doubt this. I mean on a long enough timeline it’s only a matter of time until we are cyborgs with high speed internet access backed into our brains....but I cannot see any thing like Dex ever taking off. The user interaction is just horrendous. Maybe if it is wireless and never interferes with the users ability to use the phone for anything, it could work, but if the user has to ‘dock’ there phone I think it’s game over...