but it’s easy to calculate and compare with other offers. it does not stop working without subscription, which is the case with many other subscription models. actually I think it’s reasonable, as it also provides an incentive to continue supporting old models to the company and properly reflects the economic facts surrounding the product.
like, if you buy Samsung or whatever, this cost is also part of the price. if you lose or brick your phone, you still paid for updates you’ll never have the chance to install.
but of course it’s important info one should be aware of when buying this phone
So the OS requires a subscription to get security updates. That’s no fun
Might be a case of bad wording, as far as I know they are obliged to provide 5 years of updates (if they want to sell in EU).
but it’s easy to calculate and compare with other offers. it does not stop working without subscription, which is the case with many other subscription models. actually I think it’s reasonable, as it also provides an incentive to continue supporting old models to the company and properly reflects the economic facts surrounding the product.
like, if you buy Samsung or whatever, this cost is also part of the price. if you lose or brick your phone, you still paid for updates you’ll never have the chance to install.
but of course it’s important info one should be aware of when buying this phone
Most of the cheap Androids I’ve had got maybe 1 free update and then nothing ever again. Even if I wanted to pay.
And that’s the story of how I decided against Sailfish.