Froyo is not that bad!
Well, this ain't a proper example .... you compare apples with melons ..
At the end, we do not ask them for bigger screen, or new display type or another hw change /going with the car example/ ... we just ask for the present software available, which is nothing different than the usual thing in the computer world.
But that's hardly surprising, is it? From HTC's point of view, why release an OS upgrade for older phones when you're about to release a new model with the upgrade pre-installed. The DHD and Z may become discounted when the Desire S and Incredible S are released, the Desire almost certainly will be, so why risk losing money by encouraging a) current users to retain their phones instead of upgrade or b) new punters to invest in discounted older models (especially when the older models bear more than a passing resemblance to the new ones)? That's business folks.
Take heart in the fact that a) many of us have rooted so can have Gingerbread today if we want it, and b) this will at least force app producers like CoPilot to ensure that their wares are 2.3-compatable.
What about those (like me) wanting 2.3/4 AND Sense?? I'm sure we'll see Desire S ports once it's out but I'm hoping for an official update at some point in the next few months
Does leedroid port? I've never seen that
Am I missing something but I just do not get this idea that there is any obligation to keep devices upgraded with the latest software.
If I buy a car it is because at the point that I make the purchase it represents the offer that best suits my needs or wallet. If it develops a fault I expect the vendor to put it right, and if the manufacturer discovers an issue which might develop in to a probelm I expect them to do a recall and fix it. But if they develop a new model with a better engine I do not expect them to upgrade my car.
Likewise with a phone, I signed up for the Desire because at the time I did so it provided the best solution for my needs. I was happy with the Froyo update because it sorted a few niggles I had, none of which were really a major problem. If they do not offer a Gingerbread upgrade then I will still have a phone that I am more than happy with.
Maybe a better approach for the sake of your peace of mind would be to just be happy if you get an upgrade rather than planning to be unhappy if you don't!!!
Except that we're not asking for a hardware upgrade. If the car manufacturer released a new firmware update for the Engine Managment Software, then you might expect that to be updated....no ??
Actually no...this isn't the same thing really..
This is more akin to computer software....of which we have purchased the hardware and we are 'licenced' as such to use the the appropriate software with it...but as we have not purchased the software seperately there is no agreement in place to update us. We get what is given really...anything else on top is a bonus.
Yes you might come back saying well android is free and not bound by the same thing but I think you'll find from a business an legality standpoint its no different.
Gingerbread is not a fix to this sytsem...its not a bug fix patching some serious complaint...so Google are not obliged to offer it for older systems....end of story.
Well ok,
Android 2.1 = XP
Android 2.1.1 = XP SP1
Android 2.2 = Vista
Android 2.2.1 = vista SP1
Android 2.3 = Win 7
So we're getting 1 better than Windows users already, since we went from "XP" to "Vista" for free.
However, with a PC, there will be third party drivers available (or OEM drivers) that will allow you to purchase a new version of windows, install the drivers and all will be ok. Thing is Windows is expensive itself.
If HTC released the drivers for the Desire that work on 2.3, perhaps it would be the same but they dont.
I was actually just trying to correct a bad analogy that someone else posted. You're correct in what you're saying, but you'd think that having a level playing field (i.e. Not so many different versions of Android) would be beneficial to Google, Developers and Consumers alike....
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