There is a lot of discussion around manufacturers not offering more than 2-3 software upgrades, and claims of users "not wanting or caring about them." However users might care more if manufacturers didn't make updates painful and annoying. Samsung recently is an example of this for me.

A lot of Android manufacturers claim or community members claim average users don't care about software updates, or even want them.

Which may be true but the reason why I think is important and under discussed. Some recent updates by Samsung have made me realize this.

I find it frustrating to get updates as the rational for the update is often times not clearly explained. The often times just add more bloat than they do useful features as manufacturers try to force feed you things they've deci...

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Google Assistant's new Do Nothing mode does just that
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Hands-on: Gorgeous Screen and Chart-Busting Performance
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Samsung rolls out stable One UI 3.0 update with Android 11 to the Galaxy S10 series
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In India, Smartphones and Cheap Data Are Giving Women a Voice
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AirMusic lets you use Apple's AirPlay on Android without root
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WhatsApp Will Delete Your Account If You Don't Agree Sharing Data With Facebook
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How to change your font in ANY Samsung Galaxy device. Works in One UI 1.0-3.0+! (no root needed)
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What should I buy Thursday (Jan 07 2021) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

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ICE Universe :- This is the first time Samsung has held a flagship processor launch.
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OpenBoard – FOSS Keyboard for Android which respects your privacy
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What should you do with an old Android smartphone? And how old is too old?
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Florisboard: an open-source keyboard with very customizable themes and more.
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Bring iMessage to Android, Apple – it's the right time to do it - [9to5Mac Article]
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Android security update tracker, January 2021: Rankings for popular smartphones
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Eight smartphones get CES 2021 Innovation Awards
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Honor reportedly resumes ties with chipset kingpin Qualcomm
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 rendering feat. Family look
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ long-term review
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One UI 3.1 - Private Share Use Private Share to share files securely with blockchain technology. You can set the expiration date of each file or revoke sharing so recipients can no longer open the file. Also, can't capture the received file or reshare it with others.
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The LG Velvet will be the company's only device running Android 11 by April 2021
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