[zenspunk]

I don't see how, given that Android devices aren't restricted to a single distribution channel.

[gte910h]

Google can and does copy features of apps into the OS though.

Distribution has nothing to do with it.

[nir]

Google doesn't block you from releasing your own apps, though. They don't use the Market to enforce their interests (and if they would there's Amazon's app market etc).

[gte910h]

That's one line out of a 30 line post. Yes, but the issue is them competing with you (with regards to this iOS5) not them not allowing you to do the feature.