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Google Announces Alliance to Speed Android Updates

May 10, 2011, 12:06 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Google today announced that it is working directly with handset makers and wireless network operators to push out Android system-level updates to devices sooner and for longer. Those companies participating in the alliance include AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless; and LG, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and HTC. Google said these companies will guarantee that users get access to Android updates for at least 18 months after the device launches.

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Jayshmay

May 10, 2011, 12:40 PM

To all the critics of Samsung. . .

See, Samsung is on the list to bring updates to handsets faster. So appearently they do care.

dubiousBiff

I was going to hit the "Report to moderator" for lies but figured I'd just say that unless the Goog is going to fire Samsung's coders and replace them with their own, I call this lies and more lies.

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