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1 edit | Yet another in a long line of supposed "iPhone" killers Before Droid it was Crackberry Storm. No matter the carrier, Instinct, Pre, G2, etc these iPhone killers are like busses, seems a new one comes along every 15 minutes and for the most part they all stink. |
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| said by Z80:Before Droid it was Crackberry Storm. No matter the carrier, Instinct, Pre, G2, etc these iPhone killers are like busses, seems a new one comes along every 15 minutes and for the most part they all stink. But Google has thrown their weight behind this one. It might make a difference.
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US telecom carrier Verizon Wireless and US handset maker Motorola announced meanwhile that a new smartphone going on sale in the United States next week, the Droid, would be the first to feature Google Maps Navigation.
Google Maps Navigation will currently only work on smartphones using Android 2.0.
It includes many of the features of a traditional GPS device made by companies such as Garmin and TomTom such as three-dimensional (3D) views and turn-by-turn voice guidance.
The Internet-connected system allows navigation using voice search in English, provides live traffic data, satellite imagery from Google Maps and Google's "street view" -- real pictures of destinations.
Technology industry tracker Gartner predicts that Android-based smartphones will capture 14 percent of the global market by the year 2012, as compared with a mere two percent today, according to a report in Computerworld. »news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-10384···35_3-0-5
The device offers voice-activated search that allows users to speak a query and the Google-powered search engine will deliver Web results or results from the device such as contacts, music, and photos. The voice search also works with the new turn-by-turn directions for Google Maps. It allows users to view geographic information, such as My Maps, Wikipedia entries, and transit lines on the map.
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| said by fAcEtIOUs:said by Z80:Before Droid it was Crackberry Storm. No matter the carrier, Instinct, Pre, G2, etc these iPhone killers are like busses, seems a new one comes along every 15 minutes and for the most part they all stink. But Google has thrown their weight behind this one. It might make a difference. » tech.yahoo.com/news/afp/20091028···etgoogleUS telecom carrier Verizon Wireless and US handset maker Motorola announced meanwhile that a new smartphone going on sale in the United States next week, the Droid, would be the first to feature Google Maps Navigation.
Google Maps Navigation will currently only work on smartphones using Android 2.0.
It includes many of the features of a traditional GPS device made by companies such as Garmin and TomTom such as three-dimensional (3D) views and turn-by-turn voice guidance.
The Internet-connected system allows navigation using voice search in English, provides live traffic data, satellite imagery from Google Maps and Google's "street view" -- real pictures of destinations.
Technology industry tracker Gartner predicts that Android-based smartphones will capture 14 percent of the global market by the year 2012, as compared with a mere two percent today, according to a report in Computerworld. » news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-10384···35_3-0-5The device offers voice-activated search that allows users to speak a query and the Google-powered search engine will deliver Web results or results from the device such as contacts, music, and photos. The voice search also works with the new turn-by-turn directions for Google Maps. It allows users to view geographic information, such as My Maps, Wikipedia entries, and transit lines on the map. "Might" being the keyword.
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| "Won't" being the more correct keyword. 
Seriously, Motorola's phones are pretty much dogs. Why would anyone think the Droid will be any different? |
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What kills these phones IMO is horrible software. The hardware may be great, it's the interface that sucks ass. |
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| said by Z80:OS? What kills these phones IMO is horrible software. The hardware may be great, it's the interface that sucks ass. The 2.0 version of Android is getting good comments from many different reviewers in the tech press. Much better than the early Android versions.
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Amerika | Pre got good reviews too but isn't a "killer". |
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| said by Z80:Pre got good reviews too but isn't a "killer". What is this, 2008? No one phone will be an iPhone killer. Android, as a system, however might. It's the first competition to the iphone which does what the iphone was successful at: A vibrant application marketplace. Innovative software. A simple, straight forward interface. It one-ups Apple with customization. It has quickly adapted to and integrated a changing mobile web. Full-on social networking integration. Android 1.x can be characterized by utilitarianism first. Hence why the geeks love it. Android 2.x has mass appeal. This is why the other carriers are finally taking it seriously.
Until now, Android has really been hampered by subpar hardware. Almost all HTC's using the same processor, memory, etc. Very little advertising (or, in the case of TMO's MyTouch campaign - very poor advertising). VZW, otoh, seems to be interested in changing that.
In the end, I could care less if the Droid is an iPhone "killer" or whatever Apple wants to set the bar at. As long as Android keeps moving forward at the pace its going, I (as the owner of Android handset) benefit.
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said by Z80:Pre got good reviews too but isn't a "killer". Not in sales but Pre is definitely a better platform.
Will be curious to see how polished Android is compared to Pre. Google is good at simplicity but not full polished user experience. IE, Google Maps for navigation is a toy in comparison to Sprint Navigation on Pre. |
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said by tiger72:. Android 2.x has mass appeal. This has yet to be determined. We will see 4Q.
In the meantime, if VZ wants to run 'iDon't' ads, it better be a "killer" otherwise it will appear the handset is a market failure even if it does fairly well. In the end it could be pundits crowing "DroidDon't Sell" because it will be compared to the iPhone's sales numbers.
These carriers set themselves up for PR failure by immediately and clearly squaring off against the iPhone instead of simply marketing it and making no reference to the iPhone.
It reminds me of the boasting in NYC papers the last few days »www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/2···es_.html about the coming rout of the Phillies by the Yanks. If the Yanks win, fine, but if they loose...it will be an embarrassing mess because of the "iDon't" style boasting. |
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To these carriers, sales/margins is all that matters. |
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said by Z80:Pre got good reviews too but isn't a "killer". Thanks for reminding me of two more reasons I should consider buying the Droid:
1. It's not an iPhone. Screw Apple and their insistance on deciding for their customers what they may and may not have access to or use. Double-screw iTunes.
2. I wouldn't be associated with the annoying Apple / iPhone fanboys and apologists. |
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said by puck0114:"Won't" being the more correct keyword. Seriously, Motorola's phones are pretty much dogs. Why would anyone think the Droid will be any different? Commentary on how this might be Motorola's last chance to remain relevant in the smartphone market:
»news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20091028/bs_nf/69771
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I don't think google is trying to kill the iPhone, they're just trying to get their software running on anything that isn't an iPhone.
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Current reports estimate blackberry has 50%+ marketshare Apple 40%
Of course the IPOD in the us has about 70%+ adaoption.
I suspect the percentages for both ipod and iphone are less worldwide.
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Not sure about the android OS, but i know the moto OS is slow and sluggish, speaking from years of experience.
My own opinion, is that all of these phones aim to chip away a little but at iPhone growth, not even share, just growth. All these touch phones exploded onto the market after iPhone. I think as with the mac, it;s not just hardware, it's not just software, it's the seamless integration you can just feel in the operation and design of an iPhone, combined with the whole ecosystem of itunes and app store and iPhone centric projects, like some sites having an iPhone optimized format which also works as a regular full site (i.e. not "mobile" version)... I mean if you just use one for a while, even in a store, you'll most likely like it. I used the iPhone 3G for months in stores before ever doing anything related to purchasing one.
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said by Z80:To these carriers, sales/margins is all that matters. Not exactly. They could really care less how any particular phone sells. Phone sales profits are hampered by subsidies that the carriers offer. They don't see a profit on that handset til 2 years down the road. The handset maker gets that profit immediately. Carriers just want more customers paying for service agreements.
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said by FastiBook:Not sure about the android OS, but i know the moto OS is slow and sluggish, speaking from years of experience. My own opinion, is that all of these phones aim to chip away a little but at iPhone growth, not even share, just growth. All these touch phones exploded onto the market after iPhone. I think as with the mac, it;s not just hardware, it's not just software, it's the seamless integration you can just feel in the operation and design of an iPhone, combined with the whole ecosystem of itunes and app store and iPhone centric projects, like some sites having an iPhone optimized format which also works as a regular full site (i.e. not "mobile" version)... I mean if you just use one for a while, even in a store, you'll most likely like it. I used the iPhone 3G for months in stores before ever doing anything related to purchasing one. - A There's this misconception that websites are designed solely for the iphone, and that people who don't want/like the iphone simply haven't used one. Between ipod touches, and iphones, I'm willing to bet you'll be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't used the iphone. We simply prefer other devices because, unlike many iphone users, we've tried the smartphone alternatives.
When you're comparing a smartphone OS to a basic motorola handset (ie razr/rizr/rokr/etc), sure you're going to be impressed by the iphone. Hell, even comparing the iPhone to a Blackberry with it's dated OS, you'll be impressed. To me, the same thing goes for Android. Try it - you'll probably like it. I have an iPhone, and I have a G1. Home screen widgets, pull-down notification bar, etc. Stuff I definitely miss when on my GF's iphone.
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said by tiger72:said by Z80:To these carriers, sales/margins is all that matters. Carriers just want more customers paying for service agreements. Hence, sales/margins are all that matter. |
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