In March this year the leadership of Android changed radically. Andy Rubin, who had been at the controls of the project almost since its inception, stepped down in favor of Sundar Pichai , who was then the head of development of Chrome. Now, in a recent interview Wired , has revealed how they plan to the future of Android .
mobile operating system from Google is the most used in the world as glass with a 59% market share. In fact, this figure is not so surprising when you how much the diversity of terminals there. First, a multitude of brands have decided to use Android in both the high-end mobile as mid-range and low. In addition, we must add the large amount of Chinese phones that are appearing on the market with good features at prices quite low.
The first point to note is coexistence for Android and Chrome. Right now, we are in a time which tends to unify everything. We just need to take a look at new Windows to see how they try user experience is the same no matter what device you are using. Also, some people expect OS X and iOS are unified someday. Honestly, I think it is unlikely. Each has to specific tasks and different uses. At least in the short term, is not feasible. Same with Chrome and Android. Both have a different purpose and, therefore, will remain so for a long time. He also stresses that the most important is the software, not the system itself.
It is well known by all the problem coats that put manufacturers on the platform. According to Sundar Pichai, one of the biggest challenges is to try to improve and provide the best user experience, even taking into account the freedom enjoyed by Android. It is a goal very idyllic. Can you imagine if all the mobile and tablet market submit a similar experience? I do not see clearly because the additional software is the face identification of each manufacturer.
Also, what could compare with Facebook Home , which despite having much success is a bet much different that leaves Android in the background. While Sundar believes that this launcher is too focused on personal relationships seems a good idea . However, clashes rather with the idea of ??offering a common experience , right? In short, the main function of Android is that you use the services of Google. For this reason, although the Kindle Fire offering a very different experience to the original, do not care.
Finally, although iOS generates more revenue than Android are happy with its business model -centered services. On the other hand, we can be clear that Chrome and Android does not converge on a single platform, at least for now. Also, eu main objective is that Android is installed on a large number of terminals and while they wish to unify the experience, also want to offer what they demand each user. This point does not convince me completely. It is as if to bet on two different things at the same time. Finally, he stated that the next Google I / O will be centered developers , ie software. At the moment we can forget new Nexus.
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