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This isn't necessarily Google services vs. AOSP. Since they aren't going through certification there's no guarantee they've gone through CTS tests (so they APIs
by mdwrigh2 13y ago
This isn't necessarily Google services vs. AOSP. Since they aren't going through certification there's no guarantee they've gone through CTS tests (so they APIs may differ from stock Android, either in signature or functionality).
- Mister_Snuggles 13y agoSo it sounds like we have two Androids on the market now: Certified Android and not-quite-Android-but-still-mostly-Android.
- mdwrigh2 13y agoNo, there's one Android: the one certified by CTS and conforming to the CDD. You aren't allowed to use the name Android to describe your device without being certified as "Android-compatible". From the FAQ on source.android.com: "Is compatibility mandatory? No. The Android Compatibility Program is optional. Since the Android source code is open, anyone can use it to build any kind of device. However, if manufacturers wish to use the Android name with their products, or want access to Google Play, they must first demonstrate their devices are compatible."