Re:Android 4.0 updates: It is all about the money
by untog on Monday December 26, 2011 @02:21PM
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What percentage of iPhones are compatible and upgradeable to iOS 5 release on day 1 ? A very high percentage.
Of course, but I'd say that it isn't a valid comparison- how many Samsung iPhones were updatable on day one? None, because they don't exist.
Apple (and this applies to their computer business too) benefits greatly from a totally synchronised hardware and software platform that excludes absolutely every third party. Android is a totally different beast.
You're right though- "Mr. and Mrs. Average" might be asking these questions because what do they know/care about the different approaches Google and Apple take? But also, what do they care about software updates? I'm not sure what the answer to that is.
Of course, but I'd say that it isn't a valid comparison- how many Samsung iPhones were updatable on day one? None, because they don't exist.
Apple (and this applies to their computer business too) benefits greatly from a totally synchronised hardware and software platform that excludes absolutely every third party. Android is a totally different beast.
You're right though- "Mr. and Mrs. Average" might be asking these questions because what do they know/care about the different approaches Google and Apple take? But also, what do they care about software updates? I'm not sure what the answer to that is.