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Android 17 is the first since 3.x to add new APIs without releasing to the AOSP

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VCFundedGenYer · 1789760630 · focus · HN ↗
Android has been so thoroughly disappointing through the years. Started as a great open free form alternative to iOS, to becoming the very thing it sought to combat.
1. josteink · 1789760742 · focus · HN ↗
  If Android wants to be the inferior not-open-source mobile OS, why would I not just buy an iPhone instead then?
  It’s closed too, sure, but at least it’s more consistent.
  1. mitxela · 1789780108 · focus · HN ↗
    Because it still allows installing apps with some hoops, and iOS doesn't allow it at all.

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