The Early Days of Android: Remembering the Fun and Frustration
Android. It's a name synonymous with smartphones for billions of people around the world. But it wasn't always the polished, feature-rich operating system we know today. I remember those early days, the struggles, the quirks, and yes, even the fun we had trying to bend it to our will.
Back then, it felt like the Wild West. Different manufacturers were taking Android in completely different directions. It was exciting, sure, but also a bit chaotic. You never really knew what you were going to get. For example, one phone might have a fantastic keyboard, while another boasted an amazing screen. But finding one that had both? Forget about it! I think about that time, and the phrase "fragmentation" really comes to mind.
However, despite the challenges, I'm not going to lie; it was a pretty interesting time to be a mobile enthusiast. There was this sense that anything was possible, that we were all on the cusp of something big. And in a way, we were. We were witnessing the birth of a mobile revolution.
Source: Android Central