http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/ Engadget Comments for RC29, RC30 G1 Android updates get explained http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/-Taylor]]>Nov 13th 2008 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 3:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 14th 2008 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
When running early versions of software on the pc we aren't expected to pay, so why should we with a mobile phone?]]>Nov 13th 2008 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
I agree and disagree with your thoughts.

1. "At the moment Android seems to be a public beta like google chrome." You're probably right and I don't disparage that thought at all. However, what software or operating have you used in the last ten years that did not have something that needed updated or patching? Microsoft does it, Apple does it, *nix does it, Adobe, Intuit... Everyone. You can't test for everything and unfortunately, real world trials by more than a few dozen or even hundred people are where you really learn what something can or can not do and you alter it accordingly. We live in fluidic times and so must our devices to many a person dismay.

2. "Over then ten years i've owned a mobile phone, i've only once updated one and that was a fault of the service providers fault not the manufacturers." But you still updated it is the point. Also this technically is an admitted fault of the provider. The provider just so happens to be for the base operating system. I'm also assuming, not knowing what kind of phone or the whole situation, due to earlier devices have such closed and proprietary reigns on them there was still somewhat of a manufacturer issue.

3. "When running early versions of software on the pc we aren't expected to pay, so why should we with a mobile phone?" There is a mutliple part answer this one. Yes you may have been getting an early version of software on the phone; however, most providers will immediately advise you to update to the latest version or the software will search for it if possible. I've even had T-Mobile, on another phone, update it for me because I could not at the time. This was all done, free of charge. What you are paying for is the device in its current configuration. The software, can almost be, seen as a bonus to the device as it adds abilities not physical features. Also, in turn, you're paying monthly for access to the providers signal. Because of this, I see their act as being very responsible since you may end up damaging your device while using their signal.

Anyway, let the flame begin because I know this isn't going to end nicely as they never do on these forums.]]>Nov 13th 2008 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEYWtouy8eE]]>Nov 13th 2008 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 14th 2008 6:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
still wish aim would stay connect longer then 10 seconds no matter what program i connect to aim with /wrists]]>Nov 13th 2008 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
As WebKit becomes more popular, it'll be interesting to see how the open source and security arguments go. WebKit is arguably more attractive to attack than other open source engines, such as Gecko.]]>Nov 13th 2008 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/They are also blocking root access to the phone.]]>Nov 13th 2008 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 13th 2008 11:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/
Can you update automatically so this doesn't happen?]]>Nov 14th 2008 11:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/rc29-rc30-g1-android-updates-get-explained/Nov 14th 2008 11:11AM