maybe it has to do with the Android Market's agreement to be able to remove with a kill switch, whereas maybe Handango's wouldn't be subject to that. Only my theory. Not sure how that agreement is constructed.
Android isn't suited for a single controlled app clearinghouse. That's what Apple provides, and exactly what Android shouldn't be. The Market is there to satisfy neophytes and iPhone users. Handango would be my and most Symbian and WinMo smartphone users first choice instead of some imitation App Store.
I agree, Handango could have more freedom in what it does with its app store. It won't be for everyone. But certainly variety drives innovation, and that is the key purpose of Android.
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maybe it has to do with the Android Market's agreement to be able to remove with a kill switch, whereas maybe Handango's wouldn't be subject to that. Only my theory. Not sure how that agreement is constructed.
Android isn't suited for a single controlled app clearinghouse. That's what Apple provides, and exactly what Android shouldn't be. The Market is there to satisfy neophytes and iPhone users. Handango would be my and most Symbian and WinMo smartphone users first choice instead of some imitation App Store.
I agree, Handango could have more freedom in what it does with its app store. It won't be for everyone. But certainly variety drives innovation, and that is the key purpose of Android.