[vi-android] Article: Result of inconsistent Android updates: I no longer care (ZDNet)

From: Quentin Christensen <Quentin.Christensen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:48:13 +1100
Hi everyone,

I read this today and thought I'd pass it on here, it's one tech writers 
conclusion on Android updates:

http://www.zdnet.com/unintended-result-of-inconsistent-android-updates-i-no-longer-care-7000025334/

While I agree with how frustrating the fragmentation of Android is and the lack 
of timely updates for pretty much everyone, I must admit for a long time I 
haven't been so excited about new updates anyway.  As I've always said, if you 
really want (or in the case of accessibility features, need) a feature which is 
included in a particular version of Android specifically, but really any 
operating system, then go and buy a device which comes with that version.  Yes 
it's nice to have the latest version with the newest bells and whistles, but to 
be honest, I'm sitting here trying to think of what software features my newest 
phone with Android 4.3 has that my old Galaxy S running 2.3 doesn't have, and 
to be honest, aside from the accessibility improvements (which are huge in that 
jump), I really can't think of much.  Obviously the hardware is faster and 
fancier, but to be honest I find the biggest improvements to my phone come not 
from a new system update, but from finding a new app.  Using Big Launcher or 
Aqua Mail or Calendar ++ (Dark) is more of a benefit I notice every day than 
say the ability to print directly from my phone or connect wirelessly to my TV 
instead of with a cable, or lock screen widgets.

Actually if the current poor system of Android updates being distributed has 
taught me anything, it's about the importance of making the most out of 
existing devices running older versions, rather than trying to look over the 
horizon for the next "big thing".

Quentin Christensen
Adaptive Technology Trainer
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