[sscalia]

You're a smug asshole, aren't you. The reason they are so successful is the technology falls by the wayside; that's how advanced they are. Just because you get off rooting your phone doesn't mean they're not the leaders in technical excellence.

[wglb]

Personal attacks are not welcome on HN.

[tptacek]

It's funny how close that came to being a decent comment; the first sentence is like an own-goal.

[sahaj]

I sense a financial stake in the companies is what's at play here.