Why Android Upgrades Take So Long

adeelarshad82 writes "Last month Google released the Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' code base to the general public and manufacturers but it may be a while yet before it's actually rolled out to existing phones. In an attempt to explain why it takes so long, Motorola and Sony Ericsson shed some light on the process. Motorola described the long testing process involved in getting the new code out there, whereas Sony focused on explaining the time-consuming certification process."

I see...

[fuzzyfuzzyfungus]

So, this long and rigorous testing process is why smartphones are known for their rock-solid stability, seamless integration between hardware and software, and general lack of baffling fail, right?

Hey.

[Colin Smith]

It compiles. What more do you want?
 

Re:Walled garden... or Zuccotti Park?

[Anonymous Coward]

No more than an operating system named "Snow Leopard".

Re:Hardly surprising

[Anonymous Coward]

Yoda, is that you?

Re:Verizon's rationale

[Anonymous Coward]

If everyone followed your advice Sony would be long gone.

Re:Say what?

[Anonymous Coward]

Perhaps they need a HALAL? ;)