Ars Technica reports:
While most of the Android community was forced to use an outdated version of the SDK from February and were left to wonder if they would ever see another SDK release at all, a small assortment of 50 gagged developers were given priority access to much-needed improvements and bug fixes that Google has apparently been keeping secret. This revelation has compelled some to question the search giant's motives and wonder whether Google is really committed to making Android an equal-opportunity platform for enthusiast developers. For many of the critics, Google's secrecy and unwillingness to communicate is ultimately more troubling than the lack of SDK updates.
That's a black eye for ya, Google. How the company can claim to offer an open platform and then prevent the bulk of developers from accessing the latest build of the SDK doesn't wash.
What's the deal, Google? Sure, you want your 50 developer finalists to be able to shine with their applications, but the rest of the developer community, which is toiling (partially) for your benefit, should have equal access to the best-available tools.
