That'd be a sideways move. The handset manufacturers are looking for a way to stand out. They need something that you can't get elsewhere. The problem is, none

That'd be a sideways move. The handset manufacturers are looking for a way to stand out. They need something that you can't get elsewhere. The problem is, none of them are really sure of what that "something" is. Simply moving to a non-Google version of Android doesn't differentiate anyone, it just creates a level paying field where handsets continue to become commoditized.