The Army seems to be favoring Android devices and Operating Systems because it allows them to take applications and customize them to work how they need them to. Makes sense since Android is open source.
SOCOM asked developers last week to create a suite of applications to keep soldiers in contact with each other while on missions, communicate over IM/Chat, and use a whiteboard (John Madden tool) to draw up plans for maps.
Due to the popularity of Android devices and growth in better technology featuring Android OS, the Army is looking towards using these devices to help them in the field, due to their advancements in lighter weight, longer lasting batteries and open source customizations.
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[via Wired]