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They give you updates. They don't give you updates to old versions that only fix bugs. Also Android/Chrome is free, so just because phones are paid doesn't mea

• pjmlp 10y ago
  Not for S3.
  • ikeboy 10y ago
    http://androidcentral.com/list-devices-stagefright-patches http://androidcentral.com/list-devices-stagefright-patches
    • pjmlp 10y ago
      Sprint doesn't exist in Germany. I am pretty sure what my "Search for updates" returns as error message.
• icebraining 10y ago
  They give you updates. They don't give you updates to old versions that only fix bugs. True, and that would mostly likely fulfill their obligation, though personally I don't think I should have to accept what is essentially a new product to get a manufacturing flaw repaired. Also Android/Chrome is free, so just because phones are paid doesn't mean such laws would apply. Ah, with that I wholly disagree, and I expect the law to do as well. Android (and Chrome nowadays) is clearly part of the package that I buy with the phone, and advertised as such. That the phone OEM got it for free from Google is irrelevant to me as the consumer; I paid for the whole thing.
  • smt88 10y ago
    Android is now supported the same way as Windows: security patches are backported to old versions to benefit users who aren't able to upgrade. Chrome is free and also optional. If you don't like the new features that come with the security updates, you can easily use a different browser.
    • icebraining 10y ago
      If Chrome comes bundled, as AFAIK it currently does, it should be considered part of the product being bought and subject to the same rules, as shown in the ads and as the consumer clearly does. I disagree with the EU's decision to force MS to have that browser selection dialog, but that doesn't mean bundling should be consider a "gift" by the manufacturer. A browser is an expected part of a current smartphone OS, and as such they should be responsible for the one they include.