This is a video demo that I created to show how easy it is to convert older Flash eLearning content so that is optimized for mobile devices. There is an actual demo towards the end that shows how smooth it runs on the Google Nexus One (running Android 2.2 FroYo and Flash Player 10.1 for Mobiles).
There is no unified way to update the Android OS & users are getting frustrated with these carrier-customized Android Operation Systems. Version 2.1 was released officially January 12, 2010 and Sprint still doesn’t have their act together. I know Verizon had similar issues when they were trying to update the Droid.http://phandroid.com/2010/05/07/sprint-hoped-youd-get-your-2-1-update-by-now-but-youll-have-to-wait-longer/
With Android OS v2.2 (Froyo) more than likely being released this summer, there may be a number of Android users may have just received the v2.1 updates or not at all. If this does in fact happen, this will generate a good deal of negative buzz about this new, kickass alternative to the iPhone.I think this is probably going to be the largest issue with people adopting to Android when they compare it to iPhone. Granted I’m sure Google will do these updates in a timely fashion for my Google Nexus One, but Sprint & Verizon are falling way behind.This is where Apple does have the upper hand and its a serious selling point. Don’t get me wrong. I’m really digging Android. I took my SIM out of my iPhone and I’m using the Nexus One daily. Its kickass! I stated everything above as just a heads up into possible future issues.
QUESTION: Should Google intervene? If so, what are their options?
I'm Lee Graham and I'm a Flash Platform Developer, Lead eLearning Developer for Harris Corporation PSPC, Android fan, well-rounded-geek, Co-Founder of TRImagination & fiancé to the world's most beautiful girl!
