True, android is good a exposing a lot of it's hardware and low level functions through their API. And that's part of the inspiration for this post. The question is when will this accessibility work as a common application layer across platforms.
hmmm, shoudn't apple work on this? shouldn't they give access to the GPS/touch sensor via the browser?
Greg Kelemen
· 1 year ago
You're right on the money with this. We're spending way too much on giving mobile devices the same functions as desktops - anyone seen that Rogers commercial with the two guys in a restaurant and one is making changes to a spreadsheet? Who actually does this?
One billion cellphones are sold in the world every year. I wonder if anyone will find a way to use older mobiles once they're replaced by newer speedier chipsets? Linux has extended the life of many an x86 machine. Maybe someone has thought of doing the same for older mobiles. The trouble is that mobiles are also fashion, personal jewellery with too many finding their way to the recycling bin when the next model comes along.
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A: http://www.openhandsetalliance.com
I suppose someone has to go first. And there are a few big handset makers on the list http://www.openhandsetalliance.com/oha_members....
One billion cellphones are sold in the world every year. I wonder if anyone will find a way to use older mobiles once they're replaced by newer speedier chipsets? Linux has extended the life of many an x86 machine. Maybe someone has thought of doing the same for older mobiles. The trouble is that mobiles are also fashion, personal jewellery with too many finding their way to the recycling bin when the next model comes along.