Google Accelerating New Android Versions
Doesn't Matter To Carriers
Carriers however, will do their best to delay any updates for as long as possible. Even going so far as claiming that a specific device doesn't get the same features or update as a competitors same specific device. Think T-Mobile vs ATT LG G2 device back in the day. One could be upgraded with VoLTE the other not, even though both were the same model.
Google could put out updates daily and carriers will wait months or even over a year to put it out.
Google could put out updates daily and carriers will wait months or even over a year to put it out.
Why not focus on EASIER updates
Remember Project Treble? I'm still waiting for updates that don't require manufacturers to release a different build for each device...faster updates is just going to mean my phone gets MORE out of date faster :-(
They have been working to make it easier. I think this is what has allowed some manufacturers to promise more than just two years of updates.
And they have continued to pull many update-able things out of the OS itself.
But I think the OS will...
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And they have continued to pull many update-able things out of the OS itself.
But I think the OS will...
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