While
iOS is a unified system, are updated simultaneously, the operating system of
Google heavily fragmented, difficult to control the software upgrades.
Android M, the operating system for smartphones next version and the tablet was
officially launched at the conference Google I / O 2015. On the new platform,
"the search giant guy" brings a series of upgrades as Contextual
search, access rights management, extending battery life. However, most users
need yet to emerge, as Android M can not run forever on their devices.
The slow OS update is what makes Android users complain.
Dan Graziano from Cnet said that 6 months after the Android 5.0 release
Lollipop, his smartphone has not yet received this upgrade. Meanwhile, Apple's
way is completely different when simultaneously launching new iOS update for
all supported devices, no matter where the user is and use the services of the
public network. As of now, Apple has sold 700 million iPhones, even iPhone 4S
debut from 2011 was also upgraded to the latest iOS version. This means that
hundreds of millions of Apple mobile phone can be up to life at the same time.
With Microsoft, though Windows Phone market share is still limited but the
company has decided to learn in a way Apple. In its announcement, Microsoft
stated, all devices running Windows 8 / 8.1 will be upgraded to Windows 10,
including cheap product line Lumia 520, Lumia 530.
Unfortunately, Google does not follow this path. Though the operating system
for mobile devices with the world's largest market share, but the process of
updating software for smartphones and Android tablets is pretty complex.
When a new version, Google will forward to members of the alliance Open HandsetAlliance (OHA) with more than 80 member companies. Next, each manufacturer will
rely on them to tweak the source code for your device. Such additional Samsung
TouchWiz interface, added a number of features depending on the device. Similar
to the HTC Sense UI interface, LG, Sony or Motorola. With the manufacturers to
use a completely different software (but still based on Android) as Xiaomi,
Amazon ... the customization even more complex place.
If your phone is the international version, not sell through any home network,
the process of "cooking" Android is temporarily ends here. However,
the Product Key is also another step networks, operators must check the
compatibility, add custom or other software. This explains why the same as the
model of the Galaxy S5 but this network has been upgraded Android 5.1, while
that of the other operators are still not seen the new version.
Users may have to wait for months, half a year or even longer to get the
upgrade. So when you were born, it's time Google Android release a newer
version. This vicious cycle repeats itself and the user is stuck in the waiting
but no way to escape.
Many devices never upgraded version sold not long though.
The problem becomes even worse when users choose to buy the equipment without
the manufacturer concerned. Many mobile carriers do not care for the product
updates common, uncommon, although those models sold less than a year. Such a
launch
HTC Desire 820 9/2014 month but so far has not been on Android 5.0
Lollipop and updated Android M story was bigger question mark.
Android lovers give reasons for the slow update of Google by finding the bad
points of the opponent. IOS 8.0.1 upgrade has caused many iPhone owners can not
access the mobile network, Apple had to stop issuing and released a fix later.
But Android also has many defects, with countless complaints on tech forums.
The root of this problem is the diversity even iOS Android is a unified whole.
All iPhones are produced by Apple, of course, Android is also from countless
large and small companies. Even Windows Phone with the participation of some
manufacturers but the
basic interface and functionality is similar.
On the side of Google, they allow the telephone companies are allowed to
customize the depth, including the interface and change the user experience.
Google with Android's motto is "together, but different," says part
of this policy.
Recognizing the problem is the fragmentation of Android, Google has launched an
initiative to overcome since 2011, but so far they have not recorded any
significant results. "We are continuing to work with operators to ensure
that Android users have experienced safe and rapid addiction on their
devices," Google representative said.
Market share of the
Android versions.
According to the version market share, Android Lollipop was released from
January to early May 6/2015 11/2014 but have 10% new equipment installed.
Meanwhile, as of earlier this year has had on iPhones running iOS 2/3 8 or
newer versions.
If users want to choose Android but soon new updated version, they should
purchase top devices like Galaxy S6 or LG G4 to quickly be upgraded. Another
option is the Nexus line machine, "offspring" of Google. And if you
like to "dabble" or try the copy
machine, the "ROM" custom
community developers released. Of course, if you choose this route, you also
must be ready to accept incident during experience, brick (the phone is locked)
or violate the warranty policy.
Over all, Google needs to change from within by putting pressure on the
manufacturers, the operators so that they soon launched an update to the
device. For example, Google launched an Android device regulations of member
OHA software must be supported for at least two years and must update to
consumers within 30 days of the release.
