Google's Bold Move: Android Updates Will Come Faster

With so many announcements made at Google I/O, one of the most essential was that we, as Android lovers, can benefit from is the announcement of Google’s bold to be working with big time carriers around the US as well as the UK to make guidelines for updates concerning devices.

The Android family is growing

Probably, the question now on your minds is – does this makes sense, and is it a big deal? First off, it absolutely is. Many people have become concerned that they wont receive updates to Android after buying a device, but it looks like Google is on your side.

Based on what Google has said, every new device will receive prompt updates to Android for the first 18 months after its launch, and will receive updates thereafter, if the hardware permits it. Meaning to say, your (future) device will not be forsaken after it has been released for only a short span of time. This has been an issue for Android users, and it looks like this is going to change in the imminent future since Android has now ‘leveled up’.

Do you think this bold move by Google really makes sense? Thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

Should you buy the Galaxy S4 Google Edition?

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by David Gonzales, 23 hours ago

Google made a lot of noise when it first announced the Galaxy S4 Google Edition, a Nexus-ified version of Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone. We’ve already talked about why it’s a big deal and what it…

Comments

http://google.com/+derekross Derek Ross

Galaxy S4 Google Edition. This is not a Nexus and should not have the word Nexus associated anywhere near it.
- joser116
  
  Apparently the keynote itself associated this GS4 Google Edition with Nexus multiple times, who should we trust?
- Kirk Somebody
  
  Sorry Derek, that’s just plain wrong. Google themselves used the word Nexus several times when they introduced this device.
- Doug
  
  Derek, wouldn’t you agree that “Nexus” is more of an experience than it is a device? I would argue that some Nexus branded devices never got anything close to the Nexus experience. Namely the Nexus S4g on Sprint and the Galaxy Nexus on either CDMA carrier. I just hope that by “Nexus Experience” they mean an AOSP build. I might buy the thing, where I wouldn’t have before.
scb1898

It makes sense that this would be a modified T-Mobile version. Their phones usually work with AT&T, also.
Atrix

The lack of SD card on Nexus devices is actually Google’s fault since they require it to be that way
On a Clear Day

Question. Would this “Nexus” S4 automatically come devoid of the Samsung features that are operative on a regular S4 – like the photo software or not needing to touch the screen? If so, then what’s the point? I’d like to do without bloatware as much as the next guy, but why buy a Ferrari, uninstall the standard, high end interior – leather, etc – and replace it with tacky plastic seats and such?
- MasterMuffin
  
  If you want instant updates, then buy this. Like you said, there are people who don’t want to root, and this is actually a device for them if they want “iOs like” fast updates.
  
  BTW you must be a pretty big noob if you brick your device, it’s actually “hard” to do it (well, hard to do it if you aren’t trying to do it)
http://www.facebook.com/john.ross.14418 John Ross

This is THE perfect Nexus phone, but WAY to expensive. I hope I can get this with a 2yr.
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000133775405 Nick Dion
  
  I Think you mean, WAY to averagely priced.
http://twitter.com/gommerthus gommer strike

Then why even suggest throwing on a custom ROM and yet in the same breadth, say “it’s not our problem if you brick your phone”.

If you’re gonna advocate it, go all the way. If you’re not, don’t even talk about it at all.