Google’s Open Handset Alliance has gained 14 more pledges this week. AKM Semiconductor Inc., ARM, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Atheros Communications, Borqs, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Omron Software Co. Ltd, Softbank Mobile Corporation, Sony Ericsson, Teleca AB, Toshiba Corporation and Vodafone have all joined the alliance. What does this mean exactly? From the OHA website:
- “New members will either deploy compatible Android devices, contribute significant code to the Android Open Source Project, or support the ecosystem through products and services that will accelerate the availability of Android-based devices.”
And perahps not to be outdone by all the news, Garmin announced that they’d be joining the alliance as well. This brings the total number of members to 47, covering nearly every mobile phone manufacturer and network operator. Engadget makes a good point in saying that those NOT involved with the alliance are starting to really stand out, notably, Nokia and AT&T. But this is not surprising given Nokia’s investment into Symbian and AT&T’s involvement with Apple.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 am
Any blogging in 2009 ?