> 1) Any info on the Android Comliance Test Suite? Specifically, is this
> similar to how MIDP's TCK is used to verify the application api set?
> Or does it also contain device hw requirements (e.g., device has to
> have screen of certain resolution, touch input, etc.)

As far as I heard CTS also mandates lot of h/w features.

>
> 2) I've noticed that many of the phones share similar hard keys (e.g.,
> home, etc). However, my device may not need all the "standard" hard
> keys. Is that okay? (I did read about Microwave running Android at the
> CES, but I'm not sure about the default hardkey requirements)

HOME, MENU, BACK are mandatory keys a Android handset should support
(according to CTS)

>
> 3) I'm planning on having the device connect to a centralized server.
> Depending on the end-user I would like to impose a restriction of
> whether they would be able download Marketplace applications or not
> (say the device is loaned to a guest user for the day and I don't want
> them installing any application). Is this allowed?
>
> For the most part, I'd like know more about Android Compliance from a
> device manufacturers perspective. I appreciate any guidance you may
> have for me.

I guess you have to be part of OHA to this info.

Subhash

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