Reply to post: Lots of comments about Google Maps,,,,

Lots of comments about Google Maps,,,,

.....which I really don't understand. A user DOES NOT NEED A GOOGLE ACCOUNT to use Google Maps.....just a browser and an internet connection. Same logic for email...a browser and an internet connection can get you to most (all?) email providers.

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So...if Gäel Duval is successful in creating a fork of the basic Android OS, supplying IP support and supplying a decent GUI shell and a decent browser....won't the BASIC needs of many (most?) smartphone users be met?

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I simply don't understand most of the comments here about "Google lock in"....can someone explain?