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> And, people familiar with the companies say, Google could decide to follow Apple's lead and build a phone from silicon to software, perhaps by creating a sepa
by CrazedGeek 14y ago
> And, people familiar with the companies say, Google could decide to follow Apple's lead and build a phone from silicon to software, perhaps by creating a separate operating system for Motorola that other phone makers cannot use.
The only way I could see this happening (within the next few years) is if Google makes a Firefox OS-alike. They have way too much invested in Android to give it up so suddenly.
- influx 14y agoJust make the next Android OS Motorola exclusive for 6 months, and then Open Source it... They just have to balance between what they want to do and their OEM partners.
- hkmurakami 14y agoI think that's too drastic of a move, and would severely alienate partners, especially since Google has cultivated strong relationships with OEMs via their GED programs. A more sensible differentiating move would be to simply strive for a better user experience and more seamless HW/SW integration in their MOT phones by leveraging their deeper understanding of the OS and the framework.
- nmridul 14y agoThey only have to do these two things - Build more reliable hardware - provide stock android on all Motorola phones That would make more people want to have a Motorola phone.
- FigBug 14y agoWhat does it matter if Google alienate's there partners, where are they going to go? They need Android more than Google needs them.
- jeffool 14y agoVanilla Android. How many manufacturers ship with just vanilla Android, completely unlocked? That alone would make a good bullet point, even if someone does have worthwhile additions.
- rplnt 14y agoGreat bullet point for very limited market. You'd target more people with dedicated facebook button.
- zizee 14y agoIt's a smart move to target the people who are often turned to by family members and friends for advice on buying smart phones.
- eavc 14y agoVanilla Jelly Bean is an absolutely massive improvement over the experience of almost all OEM skins. I don't think someone has to be an idealist or a geek to appreciate that difference.
- jeffool 14y agoVanilla Android. How many manufacturers ship with just vanilla Android, completely unlocked? That alone would make a good bullet point, even if someone does have worthwhile additions.
- comex 14y ago> The only way I could see this happening (within the next few years) is if Google makes a Firefox OS-alike. Hmm... it could be designed for the web from the ground up, and they could call it Chrome OS! ;P (edit: I know what you mean, but considering how much the design of Boot to Gecko seems to have been inspired by Chrome OS, I found your comment somewhat funny.)
- CrazedGeek 14y agoYeah, I thought about that, but (A) the big draw of a mobile OS is its apps now, and Google hasn't really done anything with the Chrome Web Store in the mobile direction yet (note its absence on Chrome for Android), and (B) I was typing on a phone :)