Comments on: Android Delayed? Depends On Who You Ask.

By: T-Mobile Launching HTC Dream on October 1st? | Android Phone Fans

T-Mobile Launching HTC Dream on October 1st? | Android Phone Fans — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:08:47 +0000

[...] the same folks reporting about this magical October 1st launch are the same ones who reported that Android was facing severe delays and wouldn’t be released until 2009. Make up your mind – is it delayed until 2009 or is it [...]

By: sam

sam — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:18:05 +0000

There’s a lot of coordination that google needs to make Android successful on all the carriers around the world. If it’s delayed for a few carriers, then so what? I don’t think it should slow the release.

Apple still has issues with various recording studios and artists. Those that didn’t get on the iTunes bandwagon lost a lot of money (ie… AC/DC). I think the same will go for cell phone carriers.

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Android vs. Symbian, Open Source Melee | Android Phone Fans — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:09:17 +0000

[...] operating” in late 2nd quarter don’t start a tirade about how it is delayed, like folks did with Android… late 2nd quarter is still 1st half of [...]

By: Shane Isbell

Shane Isbell — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:38:47 +0000

Actually, the WSJ article sounds reasonable. They are merely reporting that Android is behind schedule. 6 months with Android still in alpha is not much of window. It has to be certified on the handsets and then go through manufacturing and delivery. And keep in mind that is only the handset. The carriers have to have the back-end infrastructure built out, boxes ordered, capacity planning and testing, monitoring in place, billing systems integrated etc.

They also need working applications tested and bundled on the device. And then there will be beta testing on actual devices with customers. And the marketing guys need a firm go well ahead of launch before they do the needed marketing campaigns and lining up of print ads, etc. So, if the Android handset is still in alpha, the carriers are of course under a great deal of pressure to meet a delivery in November (launching in December is usually not an option).

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:21:01 +0000

Funny how these stories would undoubtedly spawn the “I told you so” comments when the Android is an entire operating system. Coded by developers, modified by manufacturers and distributed by carriers. However negative journalism will paint a picture against Android and its developers, when any potential delays are likely to be occurring several links down the chain.

But bad news sells better.

By: Scott Webster

Scott Webster — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:02:37 +0000

Much ado about nothing is all the WSJ put out. We’re only picking up bits and pieces as to why certain people are not going to have one out within next few months. Each company has their own agendas and until they realize the importance of fully getting behind Android, they’ll continue to put out lesser products and services.

Anybody who has followed product launch announcements before knows that “second half of 2008″ means end of the year. If you deliver before November, then you look like champs. Otherwise, 6 months is a heck of a window.

This article is good stuff and spot on.