Ask HN: Would you pay for a mobile phone OS?

3 pointscalferreira9y ago5 comments

Would you pay at all for a mobile phone OS ? Would you pay a subscription for a mobile phone operating system ?

This assumes that support is provided as well as new functionalities and security updates.

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proyb29y ago· 2 in thread

iOS is the best in security, privacy and free. Without a good AI and language that drive new innovation, nobody would wants a subscription, at least majority of MNC and government sector are using iPhone that has easiest administration over Android ecosystem.

The alternative is Jolla or Tizen. I would rightly reject paid subscription that customers may complaints over limited features or demand unrealistic request which can cause more harm than a model for growth.

calferreiraOP9y ago

It's "Free" not Free. If Apple decides to remove support for your device they can do it anytime.

proyb29y ago

Agreed, iPhone 4S and other is no longer supported on iOS 10 due to aging hardware, 5-years lifecycle is not bad for a new replacement and Apple need to push better hardware and I believe FPGA will have the biggest role for mobile secure mechanism, AI and VR/AR in mobile device. Psst, you know Apple and Acron cofounded ARM? I'm one of the users who love futuristic technology and there are lot of crazy inventions could be feasible.

The same for Android and some are still using vulnerable versions. It can be free if the OS does run auto update, if it cause data loss, it will cause headache. I feel Windows updates is already making our IT jobs miserable. There is nothing to stop anyone from trying paid subscription mobile OS, if it's successful and gather strong community support, you will see it on HackerNews #1 rank. ShowHN.

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