Google mandates ‘Powered by Android’ branding on new devices
If you’ve had a chance to play with either the Galaxy S5 or new HTC One (M8) yet, you may have noticed there’s a new splash screen during the boot process that says “Powered by Android.” I saw it recently on our HTC One (M8) review unit and didn’t really think much of it. However, Geek is reporting that the logo is now a “mandate” that’s required by Google for all partners releasing new Android tablets and smartphones.
The mandate comes with guidelines for manufacturers, too. The logo must be placed at the bottom of the boot screen and it’s “recommended that the logo be no less than 40 percent of the width of the screen.” Additionally, OEMs must put “powered by” ahead of the Android logo. Spacing and color swaps are not allowed.
Obviously this doesn’t have any adverse affect on you, the consumer, but now you’ll know why the “Powered by Android” splash screen appears if you see it on your new smartphone. A Google spokesperson had no immediate comment on the changes when contacted by TechnoBuffalo.
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