I used to be a mega proponent of android, I was a hard-core android, Samsung, HTC user for a long time before switching to iPhone, only about a year ago prior.
The open source promise of android
First, I think the greatest pull of android is the open source concept. The idea that you could customize it to your hearts liking.
But why is android so lame?
However when I go to the android website, it is insanely lame. There is zero to negative incentive for me to switch.
Who is android trying to cater to?
Based on the marketing, it seems that android is just trying to cater to poor people.
Who should android be catering to?
People like me. I honestly think that if Google android wants to succeed or continue to succeed, what android needs to do is try to cater to people like me. That is, people who have all Apple devices, but dislike iPhone.
For example, android needs to figure out better ways to integrate with MacBook laptops etc. One thing is certain; I will never ever ever ever ever again phone or purchase or use a Windows based computer.