![]() Right from the start, owners are instructed to wait for updates, acutely aware that their new phone has old software. There’s also the problem of phones being advertised as “update-ready.” Even now, devices that ship with ICS are being marketed as “upgradeable” to Jelly Bean, in a move that essentially allows manufacturers and carriers to turn the lack of certain software into a feature in its own right. Part of that is the fault of the tech press - we’re always focused on what’s new, and that means talking about software that hasn’t yet reached most folks. They’re always behind the curve, always waiting on an update, never fully enjoying the product that they’ve bought as they’ve bought it. ![]() While this isn’t representative of the entire user base - not by far - it’s an example of how many power users experience Android smartphones. It’s an entirely negative ownership experience. In the event of delayed or even canceled updates, Internet denizens swear they’ll never buy another phone from that manufacturer or carrier again. ![]() Threads abound asking when ICS, or Jelly Bean, will be available for certain devices. With that comes a sort of “update anxiety.” If you’ve dropped by any smartphone message board, such as our own forums or XDA’s, you’ll know what we mean by this. As updates become more common, and consumers become more tech-savvy, there’s an increasing awareness that devices can be updated, and an expectation that they should be updated. ![]()
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