With the Android phone currently limited to T-Mobile and the HTC G1, the rest of the world has to wait. However, considering that the Android OS is not exclusive to one particular device, we can expect other phone models aside from the G1 to likewise feature the hyped mobile OS.
China, for instance, has voiced their interest in the said upstart OS, but instead of the G1, they are choosing Lenovo Mobile as the hardware provider for the Android OS. It makes sense since Lenovo is a local brand for China, so it shouldn’t be as expensive as importing the G1. This brings forth the scenario wherein local thriving mobile phone manufacturers possibly jump on board the Android bandwagon in the hopes of cashing in on the craze, while at the same time providing consumers with an option. This, in turn, will force companies to create better hardware since the OS will be a level playing field with the Android OS being a common denominator.
Will other countries follow suit in China’s decision to take the G1 out of the Android picture? I certainly hope so since we all know by now how competition only brings out the best in both products and services; a win-win for the consumer.
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