The reason for the hold out is the carriers, not Google. Google is very good at pushing updates to phones when it's not limited by the carriers (and Android implemented over the air updates years before anyone else did. iPhones still require cables to be updated).
> The reason for the hold out is the carriers, not
> Google. Google is very good at pushing updates to
> phones when it's not limited by the carriers
Apple has managed to strong-arm the carriers into letting it supports its customers, and Google's market position isn't too much weaker than Apple.
> iPhones still require cables to be updated).
Google's customers get updates just fine.
For a Google SVP, much of the role is external. If getting partners on board is important and it hasn't happened, then you're out.
Only for power and it's just a recommendation...
This simply isn't true.