Marty Mobile — inventor of the cell phone — says Android ‘every bit as good’ as iPhone
When we saw Martin Cooper — the inventor of the cell phone, by the way — on C-SPAN in March, he was telling us how he gave up his iPhone for the Motorola Droid. Fast forward to today, and he’s continuing his praises of everybody’s favorite smartphone operating system, this time in a Q&A with CNN. Much of it has to do with his influence on the cell phone industry, but it’s the final quote that has the zinger:
"I think that the Android phones are catching up now, and the latest version of the Android phones are every bit as good, if not better, than the iPhone."
We couldn’t agree more, Marty. And the numbers certainly are showing that. (By the way, you can follow the 88-year-old Mr. Cooper on Twitter at @martymobile.) [CNN] Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Posted originally at Android Central
Sponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Inventor of the cell phone gave up his iPhone for a Motorola Droid [update]
As if Android needed yet another endorsement, it turns out that Martin Cooper — the inventor of the cellular telephone who pretty much is responsible for all of us being here at this fine Web site today — is the proud owner of … wait for it … a Motorola Droid.
Cooper did a piece on C-SPAN last week where he talked (a lot!) about spectrum and the politics thereof (it’s clunky, but well done), as well as the argument that cell phones might cause cancer (show him some proof). The talk about his weapon of choice comes a little after the 30-minute mark. When asked about his daily driver he replied:
"Depends when you ask me. I always have the latest cell phone, and I try every cell phone out, only because people like you keep asking me. Right now I’m using the Droid, because I want to get some experience with the Android operating system, and I, so far, have some favorable results."
Turns out he used to have an iPhone, which he gave to his grandson. He uses a feature phone for his day-to-day calls, he said, but turns to the Droid when it’s time to do some real work — like tweeting. Yes, the 81-year-old inventor of the cell phone is on Twitter. He’s @MartyMobile, so be sure to follow him. And be sure to tell him AndroidCentral sent you. [C-SPAN] Thanks, @ikagirl, for the tip!
Update: YouTube video added after the break.