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0 pointskijin4y ago0 comments

Ordinary citizens don't really care. This is SK giving Samsung what they want: an Android-fork OS for their smartwatches and other gadgets where the app store can be controlled by Samsung, not Google.

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turtlebits4y ago

I think the issue is Google blocking customizations if they want the Google Play store on the device.

I don't think there is anything stopping Samsung from using AOSP.

ocdtrekkie4y ago

You are incorrect. Google's AFA is viral in nature. Daring to ship a non-Google Android will cancel your ability to ship any devices with Google Play.

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turtlebits4y ago

I think the issue is Google blocking customizations if they want the Google Play store on the device.

I don't think there is anything stopping Samsung from using AOSP.

ocdtrekkie4y ago

You are incorrect. Google's AFA is viral in nature. Daring to ship a non-Google Android will cancel your ability to ship any devices with Google Play.

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