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> If it were selling devices, then software updates for older devices (other than bugs and security/safety) would make no sense. On the other hand, I am more l
by gshubert17 13y ago
> If it were selling devices, then software updates for older devices (other than bugs and security/safety) would make no sense.
On the other hand, I am more likely to buy an expensive device, knowing that updates will be available. In my mind, updates help the device retain its usefulness and value.
- adolph 13y agoFor the buyer, it's a gamble isn't it? Things could start going down the tubes OS8/9 style (or iOS 4 on 3G) but generally updates bring a bounty of new features and compatibility with services and software. If you are saying you will pay X amount more for a device for Y software upgrades, I wonder what's the difference (profit) between your X/Y and the cost of producing Y? It might actually be negative if the strategic value of software-ecology maintenance was high enough to the producer.