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So you’d prefer a phone that has no updates, functional or security, to one that is slower? Because that’s the reality for functional updates after less than tw
by mynameisvlad 4y ago
So you’d prefer a phone that has no updates, functional or security, to one that is slower? Because that’s the reality for functional updates after less than two years, and security after 3 for this phone. 7 major OS updates is over twice as long.
Ok. Sure Jan. I think the majority will take that slow phone in a heartbeat.
- bmacho 4y agoWhy not? A phone that has no updates, functional or security still can do a lot of things very well.
- mynameisvlad 4y agoIt’s also a massive security risk.
- flykespice 4y agoHow often do you run into security riskd when using your phone everyday?
- serf 4y agoWould you know what to count? Most wouldn't.
- flykespice 4y agoFirst is common sense, computer viruses is a so common knowledge thing that scares many people, even my parents who are dummy on technology fears them and avoid suspicous sites and malwares from unknown sources, same thing carries for apps (ie. don't install from second sources) Second is even if an android version lagging behing on security features from later versions, play store enforce enough harsh policies on app submissions requiring access to external data and collect user data, that you can trust most of it. Sure some apps can slip under their radar but play store bots can eventually catch up to them.
- mynameisvlad 4y agoConsidering the increase of putting your entire life into your phone, your phone’s security should honestly be among those you care about the most. Most people will access all facets of their life on their phone, from social, to financial, to work. If anything, the risk is only going to increase as time goes on.
- dageshi 4y agoGiven androids market share vs iphone... the majority are indeed taking a phone with no updates over a slower phone. As long as the apps they use work ok I'm not sure the majority cares about updates security or otherwise.
- mynameisvlad 4y agoI mean, no. Their market share says nothing about people’s wants and needs on this topic, it just means that on the whole the Android package is more appealing. Which could be for many reasons, of which price is going to be the biggest. If people could choose a longer period of updates, I don’t really expect any to refuse.
- dageshi 4y agoYou don't get longer updates without increasing the price. If people did really care about updates outside of HN it would be a marketing feature.
- mynameisvlad 4y agoThe fact that Android phone releases (like the one we’re commenting on right now) generally announce the supported feature and security updates indicates that it very much is one already, at least on the Android side.
- pjmlp 4y agoIt is no different from how feature phones and smartphones used to be. Only rich people care about iPhones, or those that buy everything on credit.
- mynameisvlad 4y agoOr, you know, those that want their phones supported for longer than two years. Minimizing a group of people does nothing but stroke your own ego. There are many reasons to buy an iPhone. There are many reasons to buy an Android. Buying one or the other says nothing about you as a person and implying otherwise is absurd and childish. We’re not on Reddit; this is supposed to be adults having conversations not preteen fanboys blindly worshipping a mobile OS.
- pjmlp 4y agoWho is worshipping iOS here then?
- mynameisvlad 4y agoNobody. Did you even read the comment you replied to? The one that says there are reasons to buy each OS? Pointing out a clear advantage is not worshipping, it’s just pointing out a clear advantage. Price is a clear advantage for Android phones. Does that make me an Android worshipper now?