People have to stop building on Google software/apis. You’re just doing it to yourself at this point if you have any other alternative (obviously Android isn’t included in this).
Meanwhile there is so much that needs improvement in Android. To begin with, password Autofill. Compared to iOS, this is a nightmare.
Really, my practical experience has been the other way around.
Android at this point is a mature OS we are only going to be seeing polishing at this point.
At least in some other cases, other teams are being spun up or being changed to take on these projects.
Of course, that doesn't mean this isn't disruptive or unfortunate.
Why? Android is a never ending grind to support due to api churn.
My impression is that big features come directly from Google, although I do know that OEMs contribute things here and here, like Sony "donating" LDAC upstream.
Their KTLO on every product is absolute poo — will take an MS equivalent any day of the week.
alternatives can also disappear.