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When is Jelly Bean 4.1 Coming to the GNex?

Apple has had the same OS since inception. Google has had what, 5or 6?

Apple updates theirs leaving its core process the same or simmilar so most apps work fine.

Developers can't keep up with Google's nonsensical practice of dropping a new OS when most apps are still 2 OS's behind.

This is perhaps the blessing and curse that is Apple.

On one hand, people love apple because when they upgrade a newer iPhone (3Gs to 4s, say) they know that they will be able to use the phone, because the OS looks and, for the most part, acts exactly the same as all the previous "versions."

To me, and a lot of Android users, this is just too boring. I think the fact that Android updates are more monumental that Apples is the reason Android lovers love Android. Can you imagine if Android still looked and acted like Eclair (or even Froyo)? It's easy to simply say that developers can't keep up with Google's updates, but I have yet to run into any issues with App compatibility since switching to the GNex (and ICS) months ago...

Moral of the story: If you just want to feel comfortable with an OS, choose Apple. If you want an exciting, evolving OS, choose Android.

Whether one is more buggy than the other is a different story, and is dependent on the user.
 
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So, when do we start taking bets about how long it takes Verizon to roll it out after the Google Play version gets it?

It seemed like forever for VZW version to get 4.0.4 from 4.0.2. But what many folks are forgetting is difference between GSM and VZW version for official 4.0.4 update timing is less than two months. So I guess within 2~3 months after Google Play GSM version gets 4.1.
 
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google just came out with ICS, when most phones are still on gingerbread or froyo-and now there's 'jellybean'?? :eek:

i'm getting tired of fragmentation of android and waiting forever for an update to get my phone working right. i am considering going back to iphone for the next upgrade

Technically the same thing happened with 2.0 to 2.1 to 2.2. 2.0 came out in October 09, then 2.1 in January 10 and 2.2 was May 2010. A lot of phones skipped ever getting 2.0 and jumped right to 2.1. The same thing could happen with 4.0 and 4.1. Also keep in mind that 4.0 was technically out in mid October which was 8 months ago.

If you really think about it though, it could be a lot worse. You could have just bought the top of the line Windows Mobile phone that came out 2 months ago. Then you could have just discover that it will never be capable of running the next software version. I'll take a little fragmentation over phones more or less reaching EOL in 2 months.
 
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google just came out with ICS, when most phones are still on gingerbread or froyo-and now there's 'jellybean'?? :eek:

i'm getting tired of fragmentation of android and waiting forever for an update to get my phone working right. i am considering going back to iphone for the next upgrade

That's the best part about choice. If you don't like something Google is doing then the iPhone might be the right decision for you. I have had no problems with my phone and if I want more options you can root and ROM your phone to (most likely) get the latest OS on your phone.

The thing is Google is just using code names for its release, but Apple does the same thing with their numbers. iOS 5.0 was released on October 12th, 2011 and iOS 5.1 was released on March 7th 2012. ICS (4.0) was released on October 19th 2011 and we won't see 4.1 until later this year which could actually equate to a longer time between releases than Apple.

Android has always done x.1 releases without major chances EXCEPT 2.3 (Gingerbread) which added & changed a lot of things in the OS. I highly doubt we see many changes between 4.0 and 4.1, but what we do see will definitely be an improvement over ICS and I have no problems with it at all so I would love to see what they have planned.

Just some food for thought.
 
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google just came out with ICS, when most phones are still on gingerbread or froyo-and now there's 'jellybean'?? :eek:

i'm getting tired of fragmentation of android and waiting forever for an update to get my phone working right. i am considering going back to iphone for the next upgrade

Pick your poison. Google has fragmentation because they release new versions of Android as soon as they're ready. You wait forever for an update due to the manufacturers and carriers. Apple, on the other hand, won't release an iOS update until it works on all/most devices and passes carrier certification. You're really waiting just as long for Apple updates you just don't realize it because they hold it until everyone can get it. Get a Nexus, root it, and get new ROMS as soon as they come out :)
 
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not really, that guy is either trolling or stupid...

People forget we have been through this before.

MAC vs Windows

You could replace mac for iOS and Android for Windows, swap a software discussion for a hardware one and this article is straight from 1992...


MAC fans spent YEARS claiming that MS would fail because the the variety of hardware was to difficult to program for.

Same goes for his other claims...
 
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Keep in mind that this fragmentation that you are griping about will be just a memory as Android keeps on pace to merging Chrome OS and 4.0+. That is what is happening.
People will keep upgrading their phones and new customers will be getting their first taste in the future and Android will be so much better. Gingerbread and Froyo will be things of the past...sooner than later.
Google will become more stringent with manufacturers and carriers and their custom skins and software hacks that make updates such a PITA.
BUT, if want to just sit and complain, enjoy your Apple.
 
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not really, that guy is either trolling or stupid...

People forget we have been through this before.

MAC vs Windows

You could replace mac for iOS and Android for Windows, swap a software discussion for a hardware one and this article is straight from 1992...


MAC fans spent YEARS claiming that MS would fail because the the variety of hardware was to difficult to program for.

Same goes for his other claims...


uh...no. that's completely unrelated. android is currently far more fragmented than apple is.


google is not only admitting there's too much fragmentation, but is attempting to curtail it:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/247256/google_takes_a_step_toward_fighting_android_fragmentation.html
 
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google just came out with ICS, when most phones are still on gingerbread or froyo-and now there's 'jellybean'?? :eek:

i'm getting tired of fragmentation of android and waiting forever for an update to get my phone working right. i am considering going back to iphone for the next upgrade

A phone running froyo or gingerbread doesn't run any worse because a newer version exists. If your phone wasn't working "right" when you bought it, you probably should have returned it.

But if apple does it for you, get what makes you happy.

They have fragmentation too, just less because there are fewer device choices. But they do point releases, not all devices are eligible for all updates, and devices are not forced to update.
 
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Google is fragmenting it's OS way too much. most phones are still on gignerbread or froyo, ICS just came out and most apps are buggy with it, and now there's a "jellybean" coming out soon? :eek:

If google keeps this up, it'll ruin the android OS, and drive me back to apple. one thing i have to give the iphone i used to have-it was FAR less buggy.

That's not really Google's problem. ICS has been available for quite a while.

Blame the manufacturers who choose to skin it and the carriers for adding in the bloat.
 
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