I never once thought this would see the light of day.
Buy your devices at the same place you buy your software support. It's now just one contract, and the connection between the software and hardware means you have a single point of failure (if the phone borks, call Google) instead of 2.
That it didn't happen could point to Google's enterprise game not being strong enough or the hardware not working out. Or maybe enterprise doesn't net them enough money compared to focusing on consumers.
Absolutely. I'm looking for an IP68-certified phone with a 3" 400 PPI polycarbonate screen and without a camera.
Such a thing doesn't exist, but Ara gave me a vague hope that one day I might be able to obtain a phone that fits my needs instead of those of a manufacturer.
Yes. The trend towards huge phones doesn't work for me, I need (and want) to be able to operate them one handed. I don't care what camera it comes with, they got good enough for me 5+ years ago, but someone that takes a lot more pictures would disagree.
As a mainstream device for my mom, yes I agree.