I'm with you! My perspective is this: If the carriers would embrace Android OS updates as a high priority, they would increase sales of Android handsets and tablets. Why? Because if they did, consumers would know they weren't purchasing equipment that would be aged within months because in many cases, new versions of the OS would improve hardware functionality. Therefore, if a new version of the OS is compatible with a handset, immediately get a team of people (from the carrier) to work with the manufacturer so they can test the new version on the carriers system SOONER. It could save them months in development and testing and make consumers really happy! Happy consumers buy lots of stuff and don't feel like complaining! Word gets out that Android consumers are taken care of, there will also be fewer people jumping to iOS out of frustration. Remember, there are some people who are better suited to iOS. However, it's a shame when someone goes to iOS only because they reached a level of frustration (and with some people, anger) with the delay of OS releases and lack of support or communication. What do you guys think? Wouldn't it be great if carriers cut the release time in half and we could actually use a new version of the Android OS for a few months before Google releases another new version?
