Android Self-Destruction Derby
Article explains that there will be no clear upgrade paths or platforms for the Android OS. Also since carriers are all customizing it, app compatibility could become a problem. So already we see, Android != iPhone.
Just worth considering if you're in the market for a new smartphone. One of the strongest points of Apple and RIM is that they are the sole manufacturers of their products. Android is an OS, not a hardware/software package, and as such will be put on various hardware with no base standard.
Article explains that there will be no clear upgrade paths or platforms for the Android OS. Also since carriers are all customizing it, app compatibility could become a problem. So already we see, Android != iPhone.
Just worth considering if you're in the market for a new smartphone. One of the strongest points of Apple and RIM is that they are the sole manufacturers of their products. Android is an OS, not a hardware/software package, and as such will be put on various hardware with no base standard.
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