Comments on: Google OpenSocial vs. Android

By: Medicultau

Medicultau — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:47:14 +0000

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications:
http://www.medicultau.com/boli-si-tratamente/pediatrie/nounascutul-bolnav.php

By: Site Aanmelden

Site Aanmelden — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:49:25 +0000

Like a remind: Android™ will deliver a complete set of software for mobile devices: an operating … Android was built from the ground-up to enable developers to create it up.
http://www.site-aanmelden.com/maatschappij/relaties/index3.php

By: Unfiftenquits

Unfiftenquits — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:08:24 +0000

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By: Sarkipedia, Edit

Sarkipedia, Edit — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:14:36 +0000

I agree these are different things:
The Open Handset Alliance, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies, is developing Android

By: Rob Russell

Rob Russell — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:45:21 +0000

Hmmm. I agree these are different things, but that they will also work well together and become synergistic. I’m not sure mobility per se is that important, although pervasiveness is important (yes, there’s actually a difference). After all I don’t inherently want to carry a device of any sort with me – I just want the relevant functionality wherever I am, simply and automagically. Sure, opening up the cell phone architecture opens up possibilities for pervasive, frictionless, location-relevant social networking and generalised ecommerce, but whether I hold a cell phone in my hand, type on a keyboard or use some as yet uninvented thought translator is simply the “how” of it all. At the end of the day it’s the functionality I want – be it a location-independent social presence or the ability to simply pay for something I want when and where I want it.

One extra thought: in a low-carbon-emission world we may be far less “mobile” than we are now and rely on a Virtual Reality toolset to a far greater extent. Thus we may move in smaller physical circles but socially expand inside a far wider VR net. The underlying technical platform of choice may turn out to be pervasive WiFi coupled with RFID for ecommerce. All mashed together with cellphones and whatever else works to get the job done.

By: Don Lafferty

Don Lafferty — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:30:00 +0000

“But let’s be honest, until the input (keyboard) and output (monitor) mechanisms become better our productivity on a mobile device will remain limited.”

As smart mobile devices become more ubiquitous [read, less expensive] I think this becomes a no brainer. Android will grab the lead in the emerging mobile market and Open Social will cover the fort.

In my position on the hardware side of the business, I already see emerging technologies addressing the need for increased operability in a mobile environment.

My 13 year old got a Sidekick from Santa. You can bet your Range Rover she’s doing everything on that gizmo she does on a PC, including staying plugged into her socnet.

In a world where R&D should be targeting future revenue, my money is on the Androids.