Android has Private Branches for preferred OEMs

Stark reality check for the Android focused OEMs.

Shocker for Android OEMs: Google document proposes giving Motorola time-to-market advantage to build Android "lead devices"

  • Do not develop in the open. Instead, make source code available after innovation is complete
  • Lead device concept: Give early access to the software to partners who build and distribute devices to our specification (ie, Motorola and Verizon). They get a non-contractual time to market advantage and in return they align to our standard.