There’s been a great deal of concern over the update policy for Microsoft’s new smartphone OS. Initially it was understood that Microsoft would push updates directly to users. News later emerged however that carriers would be able to delay updates while they confirmed they would work with handsets and any bespoke software the carriers had added.
This was a blow to many people, especially with the rise of smartphone security threats. Google’s Android operating system is especially prone to delays to updates. Each update must go to both the carrier and the handset manufacturer before release for review and, if necessary, recoding. This can hold updates up for three months which is very bad news given that Android is the smartphone OS that is most But you must look at previous statements from Microsoft, that it will allow carriers to make modifications to Windows Phone 7.
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