Kitkat is obsolete already ?!!

[xperia2995]

With google announcing Android L version. Im beginning to think. "What the hell did I just do".
I bought a kitkat device with the hope that it will be around for quite a long time like Jellybean.
Now google just announced that there will be a major UI overhaul in Android L compared to kitkat.
Why would they do such a cruel thing before even all phones finish receiving kitkat.
Did we all buy a kitkat phone for nothing?
I'm angry.. I would like to hear your reactions.

 

[Greg C]

With google announcing Android L version. Im beginning to think. "What the hell did I just do".
I bought a kitkat device with the hope that it will be around for quite a long time like Jellybean.
Now google just announced that there will be a major UI overhaul in Android L compared to kitkat.
Did we all buy a kitkat phone for nothing?
I'm angry.. I would like to hear your reactions.

I'm happy we will be getting a new version of Android soon. If you just bought a new device...as you stated...then more than likely it will get the new version. All the flagship devices released in the past few months will definitely be getting the update. A new version of Android certainly does not make your device with an older version "obsolete." There is absolutely no reason to be upset about a new version of Android coming out. Kit Kat has run it's course...time for something new.

 

[Evilnut]

KitKat has been out for almost a year. Google has had Android on an annual update cycle for a while now. Android L will be coming out in a few months. Unfortunately, its mainly the manufacturers and the carriers that are not updating their devices quickly or at all. Motorola has shown that keeping devices up-to-date in a timely fashion can be done and done well.

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[zorak950]

I have to go with Greg and Evil. Technology iterates. That's how it gets better. Most good devices get updates nowadays, and the ones that don't won't function any worse because there's a newer OS version.

 

[xperia2995]

Kitkat did not even get enough share compared to gingerbread!! So can we actually say that ktkat has run its course? I dont think so.
When it attains a share atleast half of jellybean only then can we say it ran its course.
Yes, Flagships will receive the update. But only those 800$ phones. Say S5 or G3. The rest will never get an update.
Soon mi range phones running AndroidL will hit the market, and I believe the cycle will repeat.

I dont know who to blame. Google, for naming their OS with minimum real changes, or the manufacturers for holding back updates & charging close to 1000$ for a new phone with L

 

[Jimbode]

New poster coming over from WebOS Central; Kit-Kat was a game changer for me. I bought the Nexus 7 (2013) as soon as Kit-Kat was available for it to see if I liked it. I did so I upgraded from an HP Pre 3 to a Nexus 5 after over 9 years of supporting Palm. I know my devices will get Android L and I think I like what I see so far. Kit-Kat was just the version of the Android OS that I thought was ready to replace WebOS.

 

[Uselessbass]

I'm excited for a new version even if your phone doesn't get it, kit Kat still rocks.

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[xchange]

With google announcing Android L version. Im beginning to think. "What the hell did I just do".
I bought a kitkat device with the hope that it will be around for quite a long time like Jellybean.
Now google just announced that there will be a major UI overhaul in Android L compared to kitkat.
Why would they do such a cruel thing before even all phones finish receiving kitkat.
Did we all buy a kitkat phone for nothing?
I'm angry.. I would like to hear your reactions.

I felt your pain back when Google Now was launched and all the rage. I intend to by a phone equipped with 5.0 probably around January once the initial kinks have been worked out.

 

[xperia2995]

Around January once the initial kinks have been worked out.

I just remembered . The google guys didnt even sort out the hundreds of issues with kitkat, and they jump to a new version!!
Once that is out, the unresolved issues of kitkat will just remain. No one is going to bother.
(Happened with GB)

 

[zorak950]

Being one who likes having the new thing, I can understand the annoyance of being left behind. I still think that saying Google shouldn't come out with new software is ridiculous.

 

[ab304945]

I just remembered . The google guys didnt even sort out the hundreds of issues with kitkat, and they jump to a new version!!
Once that is out, the unresolved issues of kitkat will just remain. No one is going to bother.
(Happened with GB)

What issues would that be

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[jaboop]

Don't mind me just a idea though ... Maybe if it bothers you, try rooting a ROM of 5.0 if you need to... Most of the time android doesn't disappoint

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[thegrants82]

kitkat is getting old, been almost a year now.

With google announcing Android L version. Im beginning to think. "What the hell did I just do".
I bought a kitkat device with the hope that it will be around for quite a long time like Jellybean.
Now google just announced that there will be a major UI overhaul in Android L compared to kitkat.
Why would they do such a cruel thing before even all phones finish receiving kitkat.
Did we all buy a kitkat phone for nothing?
I'm angry.. I would like to hear your reactions.

 

[xperia2995]

@ Ab304945
You must be kidding right?
What are all the other threads in this forum about then?
Even google is accepting bug reports on a large scale now. How can you even say all issues are already ironed out?

@ Jaboop
Yes. I think that is the only good solution. Thanx.
Ive never rooted or flashed. But heard custom ROMs are more buggy than stock. Will see then.

Kitkat Reminds me of the windows vista poor nestle.

 

[Aquila]

No. KitKat is not obsolete.

 

[ultravisitor]

I bought a kitkat device with the hope that it will be around for quite a long time like Jellybean.

Are you new? A new version of Android is announced and released every year, and Android L has only been announced at this point.

ICS 2011
JB 2012
KK 2013
L 2014

 

[xperia2995]

Yes those where just V.x updates. This is an update to 5.0.
Thus all OEMs will shift to it in no time.

Curious, If versions are released each year why does jelly bean only have >50% share ?

 

[Evilnut]

Yes those where just V.x updates. This is an update to 5.0.
Thus all OEMs will shift to it in no time.

Curious, If versions are released each year why does jelly bean only have >50% share ?

See my previous post for your answer. Heavy skins mean slower updates too. Nexus & GPe devices get updated quickly.

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[GeekNews]

Kitkat did not even get enough share compared to gingerbread!! So can we actually say that ktkat has run its course? I dont think so.
When it attains a share atleast half of jellybean only then can we say it ran its course.
Yes, Flagships will receive the update. But only those 800$ phones. Say S5 or G3. The rest will never get an update.
Soon mi range phones running AndroidL will hit the market, and I believe the cycle will repeat.

I dont know who to blame. Google, for naming their OS with minimum real changes, or the manufacturers for holding back updates & charging close to 1000$ for a new phone with L

Meh - the vast majority of carriers and OEMs have updated their devices to KitKat. Samsung has pushed it out to devices dating back to the Note II. So not sure why you'd only expect to see 'L' on flagship devices. Manufactures do deserve some of the blame for slow updates, but carriers are more to blame. They want to strip out services, features ect and overlay their own apps so they can make more money. It is only good business sense.

As to the original complaint - try being an early adopter - it will cost you an arm and leg to stay up with the latest tech. This has always been the case. If you wait because you are concerned you won't see the 'latest greatest' then you'll be sitting in limbo waiting for ever. Tech moves too fast to be concerned with trying to worry about what 'might be' coming down the line.

 

[xchange]

Yes those where just V.x updates. This is an update to 5.0.
Thus all OEMs will shift to it in no time.

Curious, If versions are released each year why does jelly bean only have >50% share ?

because Google gets paid royalties every time someone on a forum acts like Perez Hilton about it