They should of come up with a solution where a manufacturer can only use the Android logo if it passes certain compatibility tests. Then someone can simply look at the packaging and know they are good to go. Applications will undoubtedly be pushed as 'Android' applications so the branding will have recognition. All this can be done without having any impact on the open source license.
Steve O'Hear, editor
· 1 year ago
@ Daniel
Yes an 'Android Certified' program would make a lot of sense, administered by the Open Handset Alliance. But that would require a lot of industry politics regarding what should and shouldn't be included in the spec, leading to accusations that Google wants too much control.
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Applications will undoubtedly be pushed as 'Android' applications so the branding will have recognition. All this can be done without having any impact on the open source license.
Yes an 'Android Certified' program would make a lot of sense, administered by the Open Handset Alliance. But that would require a lot of industry politics regarding what should and shouldn't be included in the spec, leading to accusations that Google wants too much control.