Lack of OS Support

Does it really matter that much whether an old Android phone no longer receives the latest updates? I feel like at this point, there are no real game changer features that are implemented in these yearly OS updates. The new features are probably things most of us can live without. And security isn't really a concern since outdated Android phones typically continue to receive security updates. I'm fairly sure a Galaxy Note 5 from 2015 has more customizability and features than the latest iPhone 11 Pro.



Submitted February 27, 2020 at 08:14PM by TimothyYi711 https://ift.tt/2PvCpHU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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