One of the annoying facts of Android is the lack of
updates for existing devices when a new OS update is announced. It looks like
HTC and Motorola are working to eliminate that frustration with an announcement
that their latest products will be updated soon.
Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC America,
confirmed the HTC One would get the update within 15 to 90 days.
The Google Play
Edition should see Android 4.4 within 15 days, the unlocked model and Developer
Edition within 30 days, and the carrier variants within 90 days.
Motorola also revealed that the Moto X,
Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini will all be getting Android 4.4. There
was no time frame reported for these updates.
Many older devices, including the Galaxy Nexus, will not
be upgraded to Android 4.4. It is difficult for Google and manufacturers to
upgrade these older devices when internals are outdated while it is much easier
for Apple to provide updates when they control the entire hardware and software
environment.
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