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Why do phone companies feel the urge to reskin default Android?

I never feel it's better than the stock android, and it's usually inconsistent with half of the applications.



“When you visit a store, it's very difficult to distinguish between the different Android models. We knew that a special lock screen experience would be crucial to making a great first impression.” (from the article)




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