This is really becoming an issue I just posted another thread about this and my experience, but the simple fact is that even though this is not necessarily Google's problem, it is indeed a problem . People cannot get the full Google Experience on out of date software, something has to be down because all across the board this is becoming very messy from manufacturer to manufacturer.
On Feb 16, 4:54 pm, David B <[email protected]> wrote: > I am posting this on engadget. > > I see one problem that Google will need to solve before the Android > operating system becomes a true force. Google needs to figure out how > to align the goals of the Cell phone company, a service based > business, and the Cell phone manufacturer, a sales based business. > Why should we expect a Manufacture to put time and money into updating > a phone when money is to be made on new phone sales. Cell phone > companies don't seem motivated to retain customers without dishing out > phone subsidies simply to keep the customer happy. > Apple profits on phone sales and application sales. Google seems to > make money on the credit transaction. If Google split the revenue > between the Developer and the cell phone manufacture, this might > entice the manufacture to update phone so they can keep a steady > revenue stream flowing. > > Just a thought -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
