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Google has two primary points of control over Android: Anti-Fragmentation Agreements (AFAs) and "Google Experience" apps. While something like Tizen might alle
by moxie 14y ago
Google has two primary points of control over Android: Anti-Fragmentation Agreements (AFAs) and "Google Experience" apps.
While something like Tizen might alleviate an OEM of the former restriction (at great cost), I don't think it helps them with the latter.
- jpxxx 14y agoTrue. But trashy in-house Experience Apps are ubiquitous and only going to improve. I think the idea here is that Samsung has an out if they end up needing it.
- greatzebu 14y agoThey'll change, but I wouldn't take it for granted that they'll improve. It's easy to make a new version, but it takes massive effort to make sure that you are converging on something great as you iterate.