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- Google updating Android is a good thing. Says they are committed to it. With that said.....
I'm actually sick of Google putting out updates before phones that are 2 updates behind catch up that are capable and/or scheduled to be updated. I understand that it's not all Google's fault because the carriers hold them back. But this fragmentation has to quit. So my feeling is that GOOGLE needs to let other phones catch dafuq up before releasing updates like they are going out of style. Not all of us can buy a new phone every 6 months to a year just to get the latest update that SHOULD already be on our current phones...
/end rant09-03-2013 06:23 PMLike 3 -
- Google updating Android is a good thing. Says they are committed to it. With that said.....
I'm actually sick of Google putting out updates before phones that are 2 updates behind catch up that are capable and/or scheduled to be updated. I understand that it's not all Google's fault because the carriers hold them back. But this fragmentation has to quit. So my feeling is that GOOGLE needs to let other phones catch dafuq up before releasing updates like they are going out of style. Not all of us can buy a new phone every 6 months to a year just to get the latest update that SHOULD already be on our current phones...
/end rant
Sent from my HTCONE using AC Forums mobile app09-03-2013 07:20 PMLike 2 - Unlocked HTC One will get it after the Nexus devices and GPE phones, I assume. My AT&T HTC One will see 4.2.2 at best, never ever getting kit Kat but that's what I have my Nexus 4 for.
Sent from my HTC One09-07-2013 07:03 PMLike 0 - It seems to me that its slowing down. We all thought 5.0 would be key lime pie, but it wasn't, they just made 4.4 kitkat. So it seems to me that from here on out it'll be small incremental updates. Like BB used to do ex: 7.034.110 to 7.034.117. Just a thought. Kitkat was a huge surprise, or was it just a way to get all androids on the 4.? track.
To answer the question I believe the HTC One has a very good chance seeing 5.0. It would probably be in HTC best interest to do so.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 209-07-2013 07:15 PMLike 0 - 09-08-2013 01:00 AMLike 0
- Google updating Android is a good thing. Says they are committed to it. With that said.....
I'm actually sick of Google putting out updates before phones that are 2 updates behind catch up that are capable and/or scheduled to be updated. I understand that it's not all Google's fault because the carriers hold them back. But this fragmentation has to quit. So my feeling is that GOOGLE needs to let other phones catch dafuq up before releasing updates like they are going out of style. Not all of us can buy a new phone every 6 months to a year just to get the latest update that SHOULD already be on our current phones...
/end rant
Carried by a raven from The Wall.09-08-2013 01:48 AMLike 0 - As far as my opinion goes.. Buy a phone for what it is and not what it will be. I understand that getting updates and getting a new phone that may get updated is nice, but in reality we don't know where technology will be in a year.. It moves too fast. I hope my phone will get 5.0 but to be honest giving it too much thought is ridiculous because your supposed to buy a phone for what it is.
There's been talk in the past about how people keep wanting the updates so fast, and then when it gets pushed people complain that it isn't what they thought. This time last last year I was happy to see ICS 4.0 on my RAZR maxx, in 12 months or less it has become outdated for the most part.. And I remember people complaining they didn't have jellybean yet when the percentage of phones with ICS was actually pretty low.
As far as not being able to afford a new phone every six months or a year I understand, which makes it more important to buy a phone you like knowing you will probably have it a while.
If you think about the idea of a two year contract, then pretty much figure that when you buy a phone your going to have it two years, so also figure you will get every other android release.. The only reason I have 4.2.2 now is because I spent extra money to get new phones, and I'm on the third one I in 12 months.
I'm happy with mine but in reality I see it for what it is, and I figure by next year if I get a new one I I'll get a new version of android.
Maybe my thinking is off, but while its nice to get the updates, remember the phone companies make money when we have to have the newest and greatest, that's marketing for you.. As long as I get update fixes to what little things need adjusted than I'm good.
You have to remember that when a new version of android comes out it has to be compatible with a lot of varieties of phones.. Something apple doesn't have to deal with. Between on screen buttons and captive buttons, cores and what nots.. It takes time to roll out a good version to the masses.. And we don't want them too early... And THEY want to keep us wanting more.
Just my two cents..
Using my Moto Droid Maxx09-08-2013 08:30 AMLike 0 -
But, to answer the OP's question, I think we'll get "Kit Kat"...I'd put money on it if I were a betting man, but what would you do if Android said the update numbers aren't making sense, so we're going to start over with "Android 1.0 Kit Kat"? Would you feel ripped off because of a numbering convention?09-08-2013 01:09 PMLike 0 -
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 209-08-2013 01:42 PMLike 0 - Your AT&T phone won't even see 4.2.2 did you forget HTC is going straight to 4.3 with the phones in the US? You don't pay much attention do ya.
Posted via HTC One on their cool app09-08-2013 04:46 PMLike 0 - Google updating Android is a good thing. Says they are committed to it. With that said.....
I'm actually sick of Google putting out updates before phones that are 2 updates behind catch up that are capable and/or scheduled to be updated. I understand that it's not all Google's fault because the carriers hold them back. But this fragmentation has to quit. So my feeling is that GOOGLE needs to let other phones catch dafuq up before releasing updates like they are going out of style. Not all of us can buy a new phone every 6 months to a year just to get the latest update that SHOULD already be on our current phones...
/end rant
Posted via Android Central App09-08-2013 06:57 PMLike 0 -
Sent from my T-Mobile LG Escape using Tapatalk 209-08-2013 08:07 PMLike 0 -
iphone 5s = s is for same
iphone 5c = c is for cheap
There's your choice's.09-09-2013 04:50 AMLike 0 - I understand the carriers have a lot to do with holding up the updates. I mentioned that. My problem is with Google putting out updates faster than the carriers can update the phones they already have scheduled to receive an update, which is already an update behind. The only way to combat this is to buy a Nexus. Period.
Example: Google releases 4.1. Before phones enter market with 4.1, Google releases 4.2. As soon as phones release with 4.1, Google releases 4.2.1. Within months, Google releases 4.3. Phones get to market with 4.2.1 and Google releases 4.3. Now within months again...Google is releasing 4.4.....most phones are still on 4.1 and a lucky few rock 4.2.1 or 4.2.2. By the time 5.0 gets released, the lucky masses will be on 4.3.
These phones cost 200-250 to produce. The carrier prolly buys them for 300-400. They sell them to us for 550-700 per phone under no contract. Under subsidy, we pay 100-200 up front and the rest is split between 24 months. Not only do they make a profit on the phone, they make a huge profit on the high price of the plan. The plan is where they make the money. They could care less what phone you have as long as you pay the bill. The only thing the carriers are interested in is making the network better so you'll switch to them. So in essence, they don't care if your phone gets updated....they do it to keep you happy in the mean time so you don't leave. Google knows this.09-09-2013 06:03 AMLike 0 - Why do you keep asking the same question over and over again? 5.0 hasn't even been announced. With the incremental numbering Google has been using for updates, there's no telling if/when 5.0 will be released.09-09-2013 10:38 AMLike 0
- Google updating Android is a good thing. Says they are committed to it. With that said.....
I'm actually sick of Google putting out updates before phones that are 2 updates behind catch up that are capable and/or scheduled to be updated. I understand that it's not all Google's fault because the carriers hold them back. But this fragmentation has to quit. So my feeling is that GOOGLE needs to let other phones catch dafuq up before releasing updates like they are going out of style. Not all of us can buy a new phone every 6 months to a year just to get the latest update that SHOULD already be on our current phones...
/end rant
.... and then I woke up and I saw my HTC One was still on 4.1.09-09-2013 11:00 AMLike 0 - I understand the carriers have a lot to do with holding up the updates. I mentioned that. My problem is with Google putting out updates faster than the carriers can update the phones they already have scheduled to receive an update, which is already an update behind. The only way to combat this is to buy a Nexus. Period.
Example: Google releases 4.1. Before phones enter market with 4.1, Google releases 4.2. As soon as phones release with 4.1, Google releases 4.2.1. Within months, Google releases 4.3. Phones get to market with 4.2.1 and Google releases 4.3. Now within months again...Google is releasing 4.4.....most phones are still on 4.1 and a lucky few rock 4.2.1 or 4.2.2. By the time 5.0 gets released, the lucky masses will be on 4.3.
These phones cost 200-250 to produce. The carrier prolly buys them for 300-400. They sell them to us for 550-700 per phone under no contract. Under subsidy, we pay 100-200 up front and the rest is split between 24 months. Not only do they make a profit on the phone, they make a huge profit on the high price of the plan. The plan is where they make the money. They could care less what phone you have as long as you pay the bill. The only thing the carriers are interested in is making the network better so you'll switch to them. So in essence, they don't care if your phone gets updated....they do it to keep you happy in the mean time so you don't leave. Google knows this.09-09-2013 11:20 AMLike 0
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