I think it’s fair to say that Android is built upon layers and layers of nostalgia, unlike any other operating system available today. This is a great thing for Google, as it fosters a sense of community and ownership and helps, in part, to support Android’s huge fan base. However, it also stirs uproar from this same userbase when Google implements foundational changes, such as its recent clampdown on app installations.
Balancing the need for modernization and improvement while keeping the “soul” of the product intact is a delicate act, and Google has arguably been pretty brash in Android’s handling in recent months.
