The reason I'm posting in the Developer's forum is because I couldn't find a single collective and official discussion forum - and also in hopes that someone high up on that ladder will actually get to review my concerns (big hopes yeah) - Moderator - if this is too inappropriate for this forum - please guide me to a suitable one.
I'm at a loss for words regarding Android manufacturers - I think all they want to do is make money. Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying Google (via Android) just wants to make money - I'm talking about HTC, Samsung, LG, etc etc... These "manufacturers" want to compete with Apple's iPhone - we all know this - it's the core element that keeps them manufacturing. But why screw us around? I'm not trying to be cynical - I'm just trying to be realistic. 1. I've used Apple's devices, namely, iPhone (3GS & 4) and the iPad - and to my dismay - the hardware did not disappoint - the software however did - I can't express how much I despise the iOS platform it makes my teeth grind that it even exists. I used the iPhone 3GS for one night and I couldn't stand the device. 2. I've used an Android device - Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy Tab - and couldn't get enough. The device integrates so seamlessly with your google account it makes using either your PC or your Android device a seamless experience altogether. I've experienced much better accuracy when typing, especially on the Samsung Galaxy S compared to that of ANY iOS device. Obviously this has been contested as there are some reports that say typing on Android's touchscreens is a hassle compared to the iPhone or iDevices for that matter - and in my experience that's a load of bull. One reason - haptic feedback. So Android as a software platform - brilliant - apart from the seamless integration with your google account - it's just the UI that's such a pleasure. Just having a home button (like Apple's junk) might make you feel that's all you need - but after using Android, you'll come to find that your Settings, Home - and Return button make any mobile device bloody comfortable to use. It just speeds up your entire movement and collaboration with the device. Now that we've got that out the way - I can firmly pull my head out Android's @$$ - let's get to the problem - the manufacturers. They all want to rival Apple's iPhone. They're all looking for the iPhone killer - maybe not Android fans as a whole - but the manufacturer's would like nothing more than to beat Apple's devices to a pulp. But why? Why oh Why oh Why? Can't you design a cellphone to match the exact specifications of the Apple iPhone? Now I anticipate a lot of hate speech toward me regarding this - and I accept that some of you may be angry but hear me out. Why does Apple create their devices the way they do? What is it about their design that Apple Fanboys find so fascinating? There's three answers I can't give, among others that may exist. 1. Size: Look at Apple's iPhones - you don't see Apple making them bigger, or thicker, or wider - Apple goes smaller every time - but not so much that it makes the device feel cheap or insignificant. You want a solid device and Apple has maintained that with regard to physical design. But Android? Yes sure, you get your Xperia X10 Mini's - but that device feels like a friggin toy! It's too damn small! Yes sure you get your Samsung Galaxy S - but still - the few millimeters added onto the length actually does make a difference, and with the thickness at such a minimum - it makes the device feel so delicate and awkward. 2. Symmetry: What makes typing on the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S such a comfortable, convenient pleasure? Symmetry! Apart from the screen - you have what I'm going to refer to as the "little black pieces" that make up the rest of the phone - and these exist at the top and bottom - i.e. succeeding the top and bottom of the screen. With such symmetry it allows you to type so much more comfortably without any offset on how your two hands are holding the device - this is so important and hardly any Android manufacturer's stick to this code - make the bottom and top little black pieces after the screen the same size! MAKE THE BACK AND FRONT SEAMLESS - DON'T HAVE A LITTLE CAMERA LENS STICKING OUT THE BACK OR A TRACKBALL OR EVEN SO MUCH AS A BUTTON STICKING OUT! Those things get in the way. 3. Consistency: Apple makes one device - solid (f******* crappy software) - but nonetheless a perfect piece of hardware - and this hardware is so consistent it maintains it name for an entire year. Android manufactures? They each make 10 bloody phones - and none of them are consistent - either this one has a track ball on it or this one has a camera lens sticking out its' bloody backside - or this one has a crappy processor or what more? what more? Give us a consistent device - stop manufacturing hundreds of useless devices and then you go and release a dual core 2 months later? How the f**** do you expect us to get our monies worth when you keep bringing sh!t out!? How does Apple's iPhone still maintain a significant share of the Mobile OS market - when you blood blokes have about 30 phones out there (excluding all the non-branded Chinese Android devices) ??? CONSISTENCY - YES THIS IS AN IPHONE - ITS SO EASY TO SWITCH FROM THE IPHONE 3 TO THE IPHONE 4 - BECAUSE IT HAS SEAMLESS CONSISTENCY! BUT LOOKY LOOKY AT THE SAD ANDROID USER - OH NO - MY GOOGLE NEXUS HAD A TRACKBALL AND NOW THE SWITCH TO THIS SAMSUNG GALAXY S IS A BIT TOUGH BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HAVE THE TRACKBALL - DAMN I SHOULD HAVE KEPT THIS IN MIND WHEN WASTING THAT MONEY I WORKED MY @$$ OF FOR! DAMN YOU MANUFACTURERS! DAMN YOU! - Well, I think I've made my point - and I hope that manufacturers will consider not sucking us dry for cash and actually do a good job of designing their devices - this is not hate speech - it's a humble plea (maybe not so humble) - I love the Android platform it's such a pleasure - but come on - I honestly think manufacturers are giving Android a terrible name. HTC - I expect much more from you - you are by far the most fashionable manufacturer - but what are you trying with the Androids? Samsung - Uhm - hello - you plastic-loving freaks! LG - keep on reaching you'll get there eventually - one day - you'll be able to call yourselves cellphone manufacturers. Regards, JasunX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. 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