Google changes Nexus update policy to account for carrier delays

As we should all know by now, there are three main items that factor in to how quickly an Android update is pushed out to a device: the age of the device (newer devices get updates first), manufacturer software customization, and carrier additions/testing. Traditionally, if you purchased a Nexus or Google Play edition device, you would avoid those delays and get software updates as soon as Google could push them out. But, that's not quite the case anymore.

More and more, Nexus devices have been sold through carriers, and the new Nexus 6 is being made available through all major ...



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