October 27, 2011 @funkatron Apple controls the hardware, so it can. Google doesn't get to decide whether manufacturers upgrade their devices. @funkatron Apple controls the hardware, so it can. Google doesn't get to decide whether manufacturers upgrade their devices. ← @funkatron That diagram is kind of misleading about the state of Android because 3 models account for most purchases from that period. @funkatron Also, most Android devices that face manufacturer neglect have third party ROMs that keep them current. Not ideal, but it helps. →