Maybe I see this differently, but I see this acquisition giving a
lifeline to Nokia-Microsoft partnership. I see not a total, but kind
of small revolt from the Samsung & HTC's of this world from Android,
and giving a leeway for Nokia-Microsoft to join Apple & Google as
being the real determinants of the mobile industry.
./Ok3ch
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 1:56 AM, Joseph Wayodi <jwayodi@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I donīt understand why Android is seen as a Google platform. What I see is
>> that Android is a product of the Open Handset Alliance, of which Google is a
>> member? Someone please shed some light?
>>
>
> It's because Google controls many important pieces of Android. They own the
> Android trademark, and certify devices for "compatibility" compliance,
> before allowing manufacturers to use it. They also own the Android Market
> service, and restrict access to it, to compatibility-compliant devices. And
> they largely control the Android Open Source Project.
>
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