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Re: Google, T-Mobile bringing Android to home phones too

rcaus — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:38:00 -0000

Terrence,

Agreed on the privacy front. It's a valid point going forward. They've (Google) kind of had the attitude of what's yours in mine too when it comes to data. Not sure if that makes them less trustworthy than other vendors in the household platform space or not. Others have their own baggage (i.e. Microsoft and security). Might be worth a follow up article :). OK - so you're not as crazy as I thought. Thanks for the follow up!

Re: Google, T-Mobile bringing Android to home phones too

TerrenceRussell — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:06:02 -0000

Rcaus,

Where Google's involvement in Android ends and OHA's begins is arguably a little murky, but you are formally correct. Although Google apps are currently the most plentiful, manufacturers like Samsung have voiced the desire to downplay Google's involvement in upcoming handsets. I'll update the post to make a clear delineation between the two.

However, I still think it's valid to highlight the issue of privacy/security in the matter. Google's penchant for collecting user data is well documented, and if manufacturers are wanting to roll out Android across a number of web-enabled household devices then it's still a legitimate concern.

Re: Google, T-Mobile bringing Android to home phones too

rcaus — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:34:49 -0000

I think the author got this wrong - Andiod is not Google software. While initially developed and sponsered by Google it's now developed through the Open Handset Alliance. It's an open software platform for mobile devices that can be Google centric if you like (that is you can use Google software designed for the platform) or non-Google centric in which you use the platform to develop other applications/services.

"But even with the announcement of Android finally popping up in household devices, I think it will be a long time before consumers will feel comfortable having Google software controlling their security systems. Call me crazy, but for every technological advance the company makes, a privacy concern and boycott seems to be right around the corner."

Re: Google, T-Mobile bringing Android to home phones too

Arun Kumar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:26:27 -0000

nice one

Re: Google, T-Mobile bringing Android to home phones too

IT Rush — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:36:36 -0000

Wow, that's what we call.. connection anytime anywhere.