> The hardware manufacturer needs to ensure that software doesn't break the device. Preventing software from breaking a device is a solved problem. All you ne

> The hardware manufacturer needs to ensure that software doesn't break the device. Preventing software from breaking a device is a solved problem. All you need is a CPU that supports memory protection, and an appropriately designed OS. If you want to only run software that's been OK'ed by a third party, that's certainly a choice you can make for yourself or your organization. I don't like that this choice is imposed on almost-all cellphone users by monopoly.