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1. It was early. 2. Google services. 3. Google support for telecom partnerships. 4. Java which at the time was rather popular cross platfrom technology. 5.
by gostsamo 5y ago
1. It was early.
2. Google services.
3. Google support for telecom partnerships.
4. Java which at the time was rather popular cross platfrom technology.
5. Opened platform with few restrictions to publishing and easy to install apps.
- _448 5y ago> 1. It was early. > 3. Google support for telecom partnerships. > 4. Java which at the time was rather popular cross platfrom technology. > 5. Opened platform with few restrictions to publishing and easy to install apps. Java was available on other platforms too. Not true for other points. See my other comment at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30670706 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30670706
- gigglesupstairs 5y agoNon-availability of Google services made a much bigger impact, especially on demise of Windows Phones, than it is usually apparent. Google was especially evil with not allowing even copycat web app alternatives for Google services on Windows phones.