If you've ever wondered why it takes so long for device makers and wireless carriers to roll out Android software updates, HTC has an infographic you should see. Yesterday, while doing some research for a post on what I like about HTC’s new One (M8) smartphone (and what I don’t) I came across an interesting HTC.com page that features an infographic titled “The Anatomy of an Android OS Update.” I have no idea when this was originally posted, but this is the first I’ve seen of it. You can, and should, click the image above to see the full infographic, which provides some insight into why it takes so damn long for handset makers and carriers to push out Android OS software updates. We Android users like to complain about not having the latest and greatest software builds as soon as they’re announced by Google — especially if we’re Nexus device owners. Unfortunately, the delays are kind of just the nature of the Android beast, for now at least, and this infographic helps explain why. HTC recently committed to providing Android updates for many of its devices for a minimum of two years after they’re first released, as part of its HTC Advantage program. If you really want Android updates ASAP, get yourself a Nexus device, a Google Play/developer edition of the HTC One or a developer edition Samsung Galaxy phone. AS Related content BrandPost Are tech layoffs inevitable, or can your company avoid them? Despite tech industry layoffs, one ITSM company remains committed to growth and expansion of internal teams. The company’s successful endeavor is largely credited to one difference between TOPdesk and other tech organizations. By TOPdesk Mar 30, 2023 6 mins IT Leadership Analysis CIOs must evolve to stave off existential threat to their role With LOB leaders learning tech faster than CIOs gain business-savvy, IT leaders must strengthen advisory skills, build relationships, and embrace strategic transformation before losing out to business counterparts. By Yashvendra Singh Mar 30, 2023 10 mins Roles Opinion 5 ways AI will transform CRM Recent announcements by Microsoft and Salesforce on how they’re ramping up integration of AI tools into their software offerings mark the start of a revolution in the CRM marketplace. By Martin De Saulles Mar 30, 2023 4 mins Channel Sales CRM Systems Artificial Intelligence Interview From CIO to CX SVP, Cisco’s Jacqueline Guichelaar takes a road less travelled By David Binning Mar 29, 2023 7 mins Careers IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe