The proposed WikiProject was created at Wikipedia:WikiProject Android. Self-closing based on support from the discussion. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 19:54, 11 July 2023 (UTC) reply
Following an unsuccessful nomination by a sockpuppet (see the first proposal), I'm renominating WikiProject Android.
WikiProject Android will serve as the central WikiProject for topics relating to Android. The coverage of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is sparse in quality; of the thousands of Android-related articles on Wikipedia, only ten articles (that being Android Debug Bridge, Nexus 7, Asus ZenFone 6, HTC Dream, HTC First, HTC One HTC One A9, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Pixel 6) are good articles, and another ten are even B-class (that being Android—the root article, Android KitKat, Android TV, Google Tensor, HTC One (M8), LG Optimus One, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Pixel 7). The work done by InfiniteNexus on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 articles is promising, but doesn't imply that the quality of Android-related articles on Wikipedia is getting any better.
The scope of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is broad—perhaps not as broad as some would hope to see in a new WikiProject—but I see the need for a WikiProject over a task force. The category alone is 1,057 pages; the category is 257; the is 108 pages; the category is 765 pages, and I see no reason not to count the software category. In total, at least 2,187 pages would fall under WikiProject Android, using a very conservative estimate. The root article alone accounted for 633,221 views last month, with spikes reaching into the millions for major version releases and announcements. The content contained in each article can vary, as well. Samsung Galaxy S20, for instance, has a different structure than OnePlus 8T. This is, of course, comparing apples and oranges, but standardization is a major focus for myself and a goal of the WikiProject, should it be approved for mainspace.
WikiProject Android is a broad topic that could support multiple task forces. OnePlus isn't a notable entity for its own WikiProject, especially given the current climate, but it would be a fine task force. This niche is currently absent and, although one could establish a task force under WikiProject Telecommunications, for example, a OnePlus task force would be stretching it, in my opinion. This applies to other manufacturers, such as Samsung.
As for myself, I've taken a slight interest in Android phones on Wikipedia (in particular, the OnePlus series of articles), although my main interest is current events. I believe I could lead and establish WikiProject Android effectively despite a focus outside of Android or telecommunications for that matter; my technical expertise presents an interesting background seldom seen for WikiProjects of this nature. It has taken me a few tries to attempt to find niches on Wikipedia, first with television articles (ultimately leading to an incident that will not be mentioned here), then to video games, then to television once again, then to current events, then architecture, and now leading me here. This is a truly underrepresented field on Wikipedia, and although it may not be as important as others, a source for information has failed to provide information if it's inadequate.
I am well aware of the conservative nature of creating WikiProjects; the days where WikiProject One Direction (as a historical example) could be freely created are behind us, and dormancy is more than an annoyance. I believe I have the activity and the will to carry out this WikiProject's goals of expanding Android-related articles to give more than a brief summary of a phone or phablet. The major question is obviously sustainability, and I wholeheartedly believe there is enough editors for a WikiProject of this nature. Despite the unfortunate circumstances regarding WikiProject Google and its activity—diplomacy and new members are always appreciated—I believe I could generate enough interest in this WikiProject at the least, and gain members to form a WikiProject. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 04:51, 14 December 2022 (UTC) reply
List of important pages and categories for this proposed group
Also, specify whether or not you would join the project.
I share ElijahPepe's sentiments regarding the lack of quality on many Android articles, and I truly do appreciate and applaud their enthusiasm. But as I wrote in the previous failed proposal, I doubt there will be enough editors to support and sustain such a WikiProject due to the relatively small (read: virtually non-existent) circle of editors who edit in this topic. The radio silence during my three days of being away speaks volumes. InfiniteNexus ( talk) 00:56, 17 December 2022 (UTC) reply
The proposed WikiProject was created at Wikipedia:WikiProject Android. Self-closing based on support from the discussion. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 19:54, 11 July 2023 (UTC) reply
Following an unsuccessful nomination by a sockpuppet (see the first proposal), I'm renominating WikiProject Android.
WikiProject Android will serve as the central WikiProject for topics relating to Android. The coverage of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is sparse in quality; of the thousands of Android-related articles on Wikipedia, only ten articles (that being Android Debug Bridge, Nexus 7, Asus ZenFone 6, HTC Dream, HTC First, HTC One HTC One A9, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Pixel 6) are good articles, and another ten are even B-class (that being Android—the root article, Android KitKat, Android TV, Google Tensor, HTC One (M8), LG Optimus One, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Pixel 7). The work done by InfiniteNexus on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 articles is promising, but doesn't imply that the quality of Android-related articles on Wikipedia is getting any better.
The scope of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is broad—perhaps not as broad as some would hope to see in a new WikiProject—but I see the need for a WikiProject over a task force. The category alone is 1,057 pages; the category is 257; the is 108 pages; the category is 765 pages, and I see no reason not to count the software category. In total, at least 2,187 pages would fall under WikiProject Android, using a very conservative estimate. The root article alone accounted for 633,221 views last month, with spikes reaching into the millions for major version releases and announcements. The content contained in each article can vary, as well. Samsung Galaxy S20, for instance, has a different structure than OnePlus 8T. This is, of course, comparing apples and oranges, but standardization is a major focus for myself and a goal of the WikiProject, should it be approved for mainspace.
WikiProject Android is a broad topic that could support multiple task forces. OnePlus isn't a notable entity for its own WikiProject, especially given the current climate, but it would be a fine task force. This niche is currently absent and, although one could establish a task force under WikiProject Telecommunications, for example, a OnePlus task force would be stretching it, in my opinion. This applies to other manufacturers, such as Samsung.
As for myself, I've taken a slight interest in Android phones on Wikipedia (in particular, the OnePlus series of articles), although my main interest is current events. I believe I could lead and establish WikiProject Android effectively despite a focus outside of Android or telecommunications for that matter; my technical expertise presents an interesting background seldom seen for WikiProjects of this nature. It has taken me a few tries to attempt to find niches on Wikipedia, first with television articles (ultimately leading to an incident that will not be mentioned here), then to video games, then to television once again, then to current events, then architecture, and now leading me here. This is a truly underrepresented field on Wikipedia, and although it may not be as important as others, a source for information has failed to provide information if it's inadequate.
I am well aware of the conservative nature of creating WikiProjects; the days where WikiProject One Direction (as a historical example) could be freely created are behind us, and dormancy is more than an annoyance. I believe I have the activity and the will to carry out this WikiProject's goals of expanding Android-related articles to give more than a brief summary of a phone or phablet. The major question is obviously sustainability, and I wholeheartedly believe there is enough editors for a WikiProject of this nature. Despite the unfortunate circumstances regarding WikiProject Google and its activity—diplomacy and new members are always appreciated—I believe I could generate enough interest in this WikiProject at the least, and gain members to form a WikiProject. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 04:51, 14 December 2022 (UTC) reply
List of important pages and categories for this proposed group
Also, specify whether or not you would join the project.
I share ElijahPepe's sentiments regarding the lack of quality on many Android articles, and I truly do appreciate and applaud their enthusiasm. But as I wrote in the previous failed proposal, I doubt there will be enough editors to support and sustain such a WikiProject due to the relatively small (read: virtually non-existent) circle of editors who edit in this topic. The radio silence during my three days of being away speaks volumes. InfiniteNexus ( talk) 00:56, 17 December 2022 (UTC) reply