Samsung might ditch Android

Fulcrum29 said:
The Samsung ZEQ 9000 will be the 1st commercially available Tizen smartphone, soon to be released. It also seems to be a mid-range device probably not go up against the Galaxy S5.
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The Galaxy S6 might be a Tizen only device.

I don't think people will really give a toss what OS is running their Samsung phone, as long as they have access to Gmail, GMaps, and all other Google Services.
 
kingrob said:
The Galaxy S6 might be a Tizen only device.

I don't think people will really give a toss what OS is running their Samsung phone, as long as they have access to Gmail, GMaps, and all other Google Services.
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Yes, it is a possibility. Tizen do share Foundation principles with Android so the Apps should be compatible depending on “arranged” agreements. BB10 is only now evolving alongside the Foundations supporting Android "made" Apps. What we want is more choice and this will be the direction the developments will be heading in, except that one player (ahem, Google) can possibly set hurdles…

Nothing will happen without native support.

Interestingly though is that there is Android (Open Handset Alliance) members sitting on the Tizen Association Board.
 
kingrob said:
The Galaxy S6 might be a Tizen only device.

I don't think people will really give a toss what OS is running their Samsung phone, as long as they have access to Gmail, GMaps, and all other Google Services.
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And what incentive will Google have to port their apps to this new platform?
 
kingrob said:
Are you asking me or Samsung? :wtf:
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You, as you posited the possibility. From my point of view there is no chance of Google porting their services to a new platform until they are forced to by sheer market size and I can't see that happening without Google's services.
 
icyrus said:
You, as you posited the possibility. From my point of view there is no chance of Google porting their services to a new platform until they are forced to by sheer market size and I can't see that happening without Google's services.
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Oh, ok. Just wanted to be sure. :p

You can run Gmail through the normal phone email client, you don't need the Gmail app on your phone.

Same with the other stuff. Easy peasy. ;)
 
icyrus said:
You, as you posited the possibility. From my point of view there is no chance of Google porting their services to a new platform until they are forced to by sheer market size and I can't see that happening without Google's services.
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At this stage we know that the maps will be powered by HERE, which is already a strong and competing alternative to Google Maps.

Tizen also initiated the Tizen App Challenge:

http://tizenappchallenge.com/

Looking at Tizen currently, it only seems viable to emerging market, but then we still do need to see what the Samsung 1st Tizen smartphone will entail. Let’s wait and see, as it might be launched today.
 
cerebus said:
I can't imagine why you'd even need a cellphone upgrade if your app needs are so basic.

As for Samsung ditching Android, as much as I'm sure they'd like to be able to do that it isn't going to happen and it makes no business sense. Tizen is nothing. It's suitable for $50 phones and 'smartwatch' type gadgets, but not for full-fledged smartphones and tablets. And given that Android continues to be free and provides them with an enormous app store to leverage, there's no reason to leave Android at all.
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Aside from the odd occasion when I do see a truly useful app it is more the hardware specs (Fast performance, Camera/Movie Quality, Storage, Functionality) and "gadgetry" features that interests me more. Thus while there is no reason to leave Android in particular there is nothing keeping me to it either should another free equivalent or better OS come along. Supporting it because it is free is a plus, but I'm also prepared to pay fairly for quality if I feel it is fair.

If I see that the Mobile OS (Ubuntu?) that converts your phone into a full blown Linux station become a reality and it has the hardware to back it up, and it supports the same apps I regularly use, I might be interested.

Android might not have much more to offer, it just gets prettier or slightly more snappy. I feel the hardware is where it is all about and thereafter the first OS to support it or hold it back will get my vote.

As an example the first production phone that can roll out into a tablet sized device will grab lots of attention arguably despite whatever OS is used. Things like this is what I am keeping my eye on. Already my Note II (Android) can dock and display on my TV/LCD and be used with a keyboard and mouse. If Android keeps the pace, then I guess no issue :) if they don't then hopefully Samsung have a backup plan.

I guess what I am trying to say is Android in particular does not have any major unique "selling point" in itself other than it is free and open. Perhaps that it integrates with Google is a key point as well. I hear developers hate Android because of so many random issues with the vast number of different phones out there.
 
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