We’re likely just a couple of weeks away from the launch of Android 15, at least if we’re assuming new...

Article refrains from drawing conclusions, instead presenting the data. Android is doing better at moving users to newer versions, but the overwhelming majority of users don’t have the current Android OS version nor the previous version, combined.

  • kirk781@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    3 months ago

    HMD is now retiring Nokia branding for its own series of smartphones. They are launching the Crest lineup which, while in the same price range as the 5.4 or G20, doesn’t offer any claimed Android upgrades.

    The worst OEM I encountered was a company called Techno. Fantastic hardware for the price, but they delivered not a single Android upgrade, only security updates. Ironically, they even make foldables which are obviously much more expensive. I won’t be surprised though if even they received Aryabhatta’s number of upgrades.

    • limerod@reddthat.comMEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Techno makes smartphones which have good hardware specs, marred by bad software support. For the equivalent Samsung or Nothing phone you would be paying a higher price.

      I won’t be surprised though if even they received Aryabhatta’s number of upgrades.

      Lol, I had to google just to make sure it meant zero.

    • killingspark@feddit.orgEnglish
      21·
      3 months ago

      Well I guess it’s time to go Fairphone then. It’s way more expensive than I’d like but honestly I’m so done replacing my phone because of software issues and not because the hardware wasn’t serviceable anymore

      • kirk781@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        I was more intrigued with their earbuds, called Fairbuds. It has user replaceable batteries for both individual buds and the case. While people may ultimately get one or the other reason to upgrade their phone ultimately, most folks just chuck out their wireless earphones because the charging capacity has been seriously reduced.