You don't have to use Googles Apps, they're just provided to give you a complete out-of-the-box solution. The whole point of Android is that you can change every last aspect of the phone. You need to think out of the closed box that is WiMo and OSX; this is the ultimate customizable phone. As Android becomes more common, there will undoubtedly be a number of alternate applications that will allow you to manage your contacts, calendars, etc however you please. Specifically, I would expect to see some Exchange based replacements in the not too distant future.
actually no Im not concerned at all. Gmail is by far the best mail out there and is used by so many people. And if you really don't like using Gmail, then dont. thats the beauty of open source
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Anyone else concerned about the fact that you MUST have a gmail account, and it will be associated with all of your activity?
Seems like this is a great way for Google to learn everything about you.
its ok, they allready know what kind of mobile Pron we all like...
they already know all they need to know about you!
Yup -- having to sign up -w- Google is a show-stopper. Having to sign a contract with any cell carrier is bad enough...
And, not being able to sync with one's data on one's own PC is also a show-stopper.
Surely not in the spirit of "open" or "non-proprietary".
Here's to hoping 3rd parties will quickly remedy these serious shortcomings.
Microsoft and Yahoo will be supported (somehow) he said it the live video stream on tmob official site.
Why should I be anymore disturbed by having to sign up with Google, than having to have an iTunes account with Apple to have an iPhone?
It's no worse than having to use iTunes for everything and registering an Apple account.
That is like being concerned T-Mo knows everything about your because they have your phone number.
Welcome to life.
Why does anyone think being required to sign up for a free account is a "show stopper"? Who cares? You dont HAVE to use it.
You don't have to use Googles Apps, they're just provided to give you a complete out-of-the-box solution. The whole point of Android is that you can change every last aspect of the phone. You need to think out of the closed box that is WiMo and OSX; this is the ultimate customizable phone. As Android becomes more common, there will undoubtedly be a number of alternate applications that will allow you to manage your contacts, calendars, etc however you please. Specifically, I would expect to see some Exchange based replacements in the not too distant future.
actually no Im not concerned at all. Gmail is by far the best mail out there and is used by so many people. And if you really don't like using Gmail, then dont. thats the beauty of open source