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> When Google decided that cellphones needed an open option to keep carriers and developers honest, Apple reacted vociferously against this perceived incursion
by jamesaguilar 16y ago
> When Google decided that cellphones needed an open option to keep carriers and developers honest, Apple reacted vociferously against this perceived incursion into their territory.
I thought the reason they were upset was that Google was substantially "inspired" by design choices that Apple pioneered (or at least popularized). I don't think it's solely about defending the smartphone market.
- kylerove 16y agoFor those who care to read about this interesting history, I can paraphrase it something like this: 1. Google buys Android and plans to make cell phone. First cell phone prototypes look/feel like then-current-day Blackberries (aka, key pads, small screens, no touch). 2. Apple makes iPhone. Touch-only. Changes world. 3. Google then remakes Android in mold of iPhone, copying its new touch-based metaphors and more. 4. Apple understandably does not take the imitator kindly. Enter present day.