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Google why? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Can't wait for Android 15 that looks almost exactly like Android 12

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Then...don't upgrade?

I'm sorry I don't see what the problem is here. This is a typical release schedule.

iOS has the same schedule (major release yearly). At least Google supports and patches for over 3 years. Apple is supporting 17 and 18 and that's it. Android is still patching 12-15.

Mobile hardware is probably the fastest developing
corner of consumer electronics...between processors, screens, and battery technology. Of course software will have to change fast to keep up.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Not upgrading is not an option if you don't want your highly connecting device to remain secure.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Why does software have to change to keep up with any of those? Old software can run on new hardware just fine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Only if the old software happens to have drivers compatible with the new hardware, which it almost certainly doesn't.

[–] skulblaka 8 points 3 weeks ago

If only the people pushing the new software had complete control over their old software, the new software, and the new hardware. Oh well. Clearly there's no way to preserve backwards compatibility here, it's not like Google controls every detail of their manufacturing lineup.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

They could make driver updates. They don't have to make a whole new OS version.