Android's ‘clopen' ecosystem is hurting consumers and increasing fragmentation

. During every event and every keynote, Google touts its Android operating system's openness and explains that with no limitations, consumer's benefit. While Android is more open than its competitors, it is closed compared to other open-source software such as Linux. Google makes the Android operating system source code available for any company or individual to use and customize to their liking. However, Google's mobile suite - Gmail, the Android Market, Google Maps and more - is closed sourced and not available to everyone, leading to consumer confusion when buying a no-Market Android device.

Boy Genius Report, Android's ‘clopen' ecosystem is hurting consumers and increasing fragmentation