That this version is not available right at launch sucks, but it's not like they can just dictate to carriers whatever they want.
They probably had to make some concessions (like the AT&T exclusive on the designs) to get the phone in the front of every store. They obviously want to go mainstream with that device, and for that you need the cooperation of all the big carriers. (and thats probably not so easy considering that it took Apple years to get its iPhone sold by most carriers)
> it's not like they can just dictate to carriers whatever they want.
Why not? Apple does. And because Apple has paved the way since 2007, it should be much easier for Googorola. All it has to do is make a phone that consumers want. That way the telcos won’t be able to ignore it.
Getting back to what I said way upthread: it seems like refusing to buy a launch product through a carrier and going for a saner choice from the Play Store might be a good way to convince them.
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A Google Edition will be released soon.
That this version is not available right at launch sucks, but it's not like they can just dictate to carriers whatever they want.
They probably had to make some concessions (like the AT&T exclusive on the designs) to get the phone in the front of every store. They obviously want to go mainstream with that device, and for that you need the cooperation of all the big carriers. (and thats probably not so easy considering that it took Apple years to get its iPhone sold by most carriers)
> it's not like they can just dictate to carriers whatever they want.
Why not? Apple does. And because Apple has paved the way since 2007, it should be much easier for Googorola. All it has to do is make a phone that consumers want. That way the telcos won’t be able to ignore it.
I get the impression that carriers are selling Android because it provides an alternative to iOS that they can control.
Yes, but someone needs to convince them that they are making the stupid choice. My guess is that no one in Google or Motorola is that person.
Getting back to what I said way upthread: it seems like refusing to buy a launch product through a carrier and going for a saner choice from the Play Store might be a good way to convince them.