Google isnt talking about why the Android 4.4 software update it announced last week for Nexus tablet owners still isnt available, but whatever the reason, the situation spotlights a clear difference between Apples iOS and Android. Last Tuesday, Google announced that it was starting to roll out the much-anticipated Android 4.4 KitKat update for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. Three days later, on Friday, I wrote about the update delay and why I was frustrated. Today, almost a week after Google made its initial announcement, the update is still not widely available. I reached out to Google yesterday seeking some clarification on what exactly is going on, and I got a very unspecific response that was “not for quote.” So I will not quote it here, but this about sums it up: “We’re working on it.” I sent a number of very specific follow up questions back to Google, but I still have not received a response. It’s clear that the larger rollout of Android 4.4 KitKat to Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 users has been delayed, at least according to Merriam-Webster’s definition of the term. Delay de·lay noun di-?l?, d?- a situation in which something happens later than it should I will update this post when, or if, I hear back from Google with specifics. But this whole ordeal begs a few questions: Why would Google announce that the update was rolling out before it was actually ready to be released? If it was ready, what went wrong? And, finally, why is Apple able to rollout major software updates to millions and millions of users with mostly minor problems while Google was unable rollout the Android 4.4 update to a much, much smaller number of Nexus users without delays? One of the main reasons to buy a Nexus is device is quick and easy access to Android software updates. The situation spotlights a real difference between the two companies and the two mobile platforms. AS Related content feature Key IT initiatives reshape the CIO agenda While cloud, cybersecurity, and analytics remain top of mind for IT leaders, a shift toward delivering business value is altering how CIOs approach key priorities, pushing transformative projects to the next phase. By Mary Pratt May 30, 2023 10 mins IT Strategy IT Leadership opinion Managing IT right starts with rightsizing IT for value While there are few universals when it comes to saying unambiguously what ‘managing IT right’ looks like, knowing how to navigate the limitless possibilities of IT is surely one. By Thornton May May 30, 2023 6 mins Digital Transformation IT Strategy IT Leadership feature Red Hat embraces hybrid cloud for internal IT The maker of OpenShift has leveraged its own open container offering to migrate business-critical apps to AWS as part of a strategy to move beyond facilitating hybrid cloud for others and capitalize on the model for itself. By Paula Rooney May 29, 2023 5 mins CIO 100 Technology Industry Hybrid Cloud feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers 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