Since Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series, which is scheduled to hit store shelves by the end of the year, all the talk surrounds how the software giant will compete against Apple and its iPhone OS. But what about Android? Google’s mobile operating system is arguably the best competition for Apple on the market. And in recent months, its sales have grown considerably, thanks to the company’s Nexus One smartphone.

But continuing to compete in a marketplace where change comes every few months can be difficult. That’s why Google needs to continue to improve upon Android OS so it can continue to push the envelope against Apple and now, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series. Here are 10 features that Android either needs or should improve upon to compete more effectively against its competition.
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