There is significant fragmentation in the Android ecosystem with hundreds of device models running various versions of the Android OS. This makes developing applications challenging due to differences in hardware specifications, screen sizes and OS versions across devices. While fragmentation allows for customization and innovation, it also leads to a poor user experience if applications are not optimized for specific device configurations. Many in the industry, including Google, are working to address fragmentation through standardization efforts and encouraging timely OS upgrades. However, the open nature of Android makes full harmonization difficult to achieve.