I think this question seems similar to a question which arose in people's mind some 5-6 years ago - "Is Linux really a competiotion to Windows ?"
Many people said 'No' at that time, but today it seems like more and more people are turning towards linux for better security and stability.
I feel same would be the case for Android phones.
...So far what Android achieved with 'HTC Hero', the latest android phone out by HTC is to showcase till what level android can be custotmised and made a
fabulous and enriching experience.
Apple's iPhone with its App store, is far better than Android market. With more Apps being released for Android, it is making itself
competitive with the todays Smarphone arena but again with Google's not allowing paid Apps(games) to app store, is holding back many giants releasing
android compatible games/apps.![Frown :( :(](/styles/smilies/google/frown.png)
The one thing that really worries me is the lack of Desktop client for Android phones. We have seen when Apple launched their O.S 3.0,
it brought many new functionalities and features to the existing phone and I was very much impressed with the amount of work that was gone
thru to bring these features to world. And to upgrade the OS 2.0 to 3.0, the existing iPhone users just had to connect their iPhone to iTunes and VOILA !
they were asked if they want to upgrade to OS 3.0. It was so easy to grab so many great features without waiting for their operator to introduce the OS
upgrade to their clients or stand in theose long queues outside shops. As against that, when Android launched their OS 1.5, the Cupcake, many of the G1 users couldn't get hold of it... the reason being lack of a simpler method to do so... Many sites had published how to upgrade the OS to 1.5 but with a note saying - 'Do at your own risk, it may screw up your phone', after reading this, not any generic person would try n follow the instructions but only geeks would do.
So as a final verdict, I feel, If Android wants to reach out to all the common people and compete against iPhone or Pre, they should introduce a simple and rather seamless way to grab the latest features/bug fixes when they are released over the air by Android....
- RD
Many people said 'No' at that time, but today it seems like more and more people are turning towards linux for better security and stability.
I feel same would be the case for Android phones.
...So far what Android achieved with 'HTC Hero', the latest android phone out by HTC is to showcase till what level android can be custotmised and made a
fabulous and enriching experience.
Apple's iPhone with its App store, is far better than Android market. With more Apps being released for Android, it is making itself
competitive with the todays Smarphone arena but again with Google's not allowing paid Apps(games) to app store, is holding back many giants releasing
android compatible games/apps.
![Frown :( :(](/styles/smilies/google/frown.png)
The one thing that really worries me is the lack of Desktop client for Android phones. We have seen when Apple launched their O.S 3.0,
it brought many new functionalities and features to the existing phone and I was very much impressed with the amount of work that was gone
thru to bring these features to world. And to upgrade the OS 2.0 to 3.0, the existing iPhone users just had to connect their iPhone to iTunes and VOILA !
they were asked if they want to upgrade to OS 3.0. It was so easy to grab so many great features without waiting for their operator to introduce the OS
upgrade to their clients or stand in theose long queues outside shops. As against that, when Android launched their OS 1.5, the Cupcake, many of the G1 users couldn't get hold of it... the reason being lack of a simpler method to do so... Many sites had published how to upgrade the OS to 1.5 but with a note saying - 'Do at your own risk, it may screw up your phone', after reading this, not any generic person would try n follow the instructions but only geeks would do.
So as a final verdict, I feel, If Android wants to reach out to all the common people and compete against iPhone or Pre, they should introduce a simple and rather seamless way to grab the latest features/bug fixes when they are released over the air by Android....
- RD