Review: Pantech Link
Replying to: Is it AT&T's software or Pantech? by irockash
Re: Is it AT&T's software or Pantech?
Both. Yes, the manufacturer probably does most of the work, but with a device like this, they are building to AT&T's spec.
It's up to AT&T to mandate a good browser, good messaging client, and good social networking features. If they were smart, they'd standardize this with a standard (good) software suite, at least for manufacturers that aren't stepping up on their own.
I think this inconsistency is why AT&T is adopting BREW MP. It will standardize the platform a bit more so AT&T can mandate a (specific) good messaging client, social networking client, etc. and manufacturers will be able to drop such software into their phones much more easily.
...in theory. How well AT&T executes on this remains to be seen, of course.
It's up to AT&T to mandate a good browser, good messaging client, and good social networking features. If they were smart, they'd standardize this with a standard (good) software suite, at least for manufacturers that aren't stepping up on their own.
I think this inconsistency is why AT&T is adopting BREW MP. It will standardize the platform a bit more so AT&T can mandate a (specific) good messaging client, social networking client, etc. and manufacturers will be able to drop such software into their phones much more easily.
...in theory. How well AT&T executes on this remains to be seen, of course.
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