Android 2.0 is quickly turning into a story of the “haves” and “have-nots”. The “haves” are customers of Verizon who purchase a Motorola Droid and the “have-nots” are every other user with an Android phone.
We have been trying for weeks to get an official answer from the carriers and handset makers when existing Android phones will receive Android 2.0, but the responses have left us puzzled.
I really hope I’m wrong on this, but it would appear Verizon and Motorola have some kind of exclusive deal with Google for Android 2.0.
The following is a collection of all the official responses we have received concerning Android 2.0. Read them for yourself and let us know what conclusion you come to.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile has an excellent PR team which always provides prompt responses. We recently asked them about their plans to upgrade existing phones and offer Android 2.0.
T-Mobile is coordinating with Google to deliver Android 2.0. We will let you know when we have more details to share.
They responded they are working with Google, but made no specific reference to any phones.