Need an open mobile platform (SW+HW) for extensive experimentation
Hey guys, I'm building a middleware that sits between a mobile phone and other remote systems to provide a generic service thru a thin software layer on the device/remote systems. Prior to choosing a particular mobile platform (OS + hardware) to use, I wanted to see my options as I don't want to be tied to any particular system like Android, Symbian, iPhone OS, Windows Phone, et cetera. This also includes dependence on a device vendor like HTC, Nokia and Apple.

The question:

What do you suggest?

Recommendation for both a specific device model as well as a software stack (all the way from OS to application interface) is appreciated.
Need an open mobile platform (SW+HW) for extensive experimentation
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Hey guys, I'm building a middleware that sits between a mobile phone and other remote systems to provide a generic service thru a thin software layer on the device/remote systems. Prior to choosing a particular mobile platform (OS + hardware) to use, I wanted to see my options as I don't want to be tied to any particular system like Android, Symbian, iPhone OS, Windows Phone, et cetera. This also includes dependence on a device vendor like HTC, Nokia and Apple.

The question:

What do you suggest?

Recommendation for both a specific device model as well as a software stack (all the way from OS to application interface) is appreciated.