Android Software Updates vs iOS Updates I have never owned an Android device but I do own an iPhone. I am very interested in buying the Asus Transformer T300 instead of the iPad 3. However, I was wondering if Android offers free software updates like Apple does for their iOS software. And if they do offer free updates, are they simply bug fixes or are they full software updates like apple offers for their products?Thank you, Android Software Updates vs iOS Updates I have never owned an Android device but I do own an iPhone. I am very interested in buying the Asus Transformer T300 instead of the iPad 3. However, I was... » Read More Android Software Updates vs iOS Updates I have never owned an Android device but I do own an iPhone. I am very interested in buying the Asus Transformer T300 instead of the iPad 3. However, I was wondering if Android offers free software updates like Apple does for their iOS software. And if they do offer free updates, are they simply bug fixes or are they full software updates like apple offers for their products?Thank you, « Show Less
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As T. Hearn said Google is free so you'll never be charged for new os updates. Also I have had my T300 for about 3 weeks now and have already gotten two updates Asus is taking care of the transformer series.
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My father-in-law just left with it. I believe it did update to an IOS 8. Best to call Apple and ask them to confirm that this model will update to what you want.
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Bought mine at Best Buy two weeks ago and it also had Snow Leopard. Updated all software and contacted apple for the free upgrade that they all are eligible for. They sent me a code a day later and was able to download off the app store in 3 hrs and another half to install. It's up and running now with Lion.A different keyboard would be nice but its a great machine, why wait?
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Sony tablets can be updated (and Android tablets in general) but usually ONLY when Sony/manufacturer provides an update. The rumor is that Sony will update this to 4.2, which is the current Android version. There are ways to update on your own and use custom modifications. With this tablet, Sony made it easier by allowing more developer access to the OS. It is not always easy to do. It depends on the brand and model. Look for "Rooting Android devices". This is similar to "Jail breaking" Apple devices.
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Update to Jellybean...Who knows. Android is not consistent with updates. But who really cares. If you keep waiting for the next "big" update you'll never buy anything. It comes with 4.1 I believe and works just fine. The update itself if really simple. It just does it pretty much all by itself and is free. Nothing to worry about. Just use the tablet and enjoy.
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Yea, that's what I meant. The ipod touches that are purhcased after today will haev the Applications installed.I wonder if any of the ones on amazon have any pre-installed. I don't feel like paying $20, but I don't want to jailbreak without knowing full details.---EDIT:Hmm.. i see the price dropped some more. maybe they are compensating with a $20 price drop. Let me ask CS and find out.
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I have an IPhone 5 with the latest IOS update and it works great. So you shouldn't have any problems with the android.
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Not usually, it is generally not practical to track which phone has what exact OS version in it. Usually they have been updated to 4.4 or a variation thereof, very rarely do we see phones come through with 4.3 because OTA updates are automatically downloaded and persistent in requesting that the user upgrade to the newest software.
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The answers given are good. The only thing I will add is that if you're buying a used one. I've found it simpler to load Android onto the tablet from scratch rather than try and figure out what someone else has loaded and what versions they tried to load.
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It may or may not. However, it is compatible to update to the iOS 7 software. If it is reset as a new device, it will come with iOS 6 and you'll have the option to update it. This is the 3rd generation iPad which is the latest one with the original 30-pin connector. If your existing apps have been recently updated on another apple device and stored on iCloud you'll be able to restore them to your iPad but it will most likely need the iOS 7 update in order for your current apps to be restored. I hope this helps.
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The name is iPB-Nexus, it is free at the app store and it lets you configure the IPB-10. There has been several issues with it and the apple IOS operating system updates that ended in instabilities and crashes. After IOS 7 was released Digitech released an update of the iPB-Nexus app, that "fixed" the issues and now the system is more stable. I would recomend you see forums like TheGearPage for more information so you are informed before you decide to buy.
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Just got the update and they appear to have fixed lots of stuff. I think they are learning and the ability to update the device without having to attach it to a computer means that it should just get better. If you have issues that are not being fixed, make sure you use the forums online and the report function on the device. The few times I contacted them I got some pretty quick responses.
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Nothing did until it was downloaded. It is an update that you will be asked if you want immediately. IOS7 is great! You'll love it.
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Hello, as far as I know the updates are free for life and it did need one update when I checked but I had it up and running before I did any updates.
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It's the 2012 model, since there's the Nexus 7 2013 model with several hardware improvements. Still, the Android OS version is freely upgradeable and will work flawlessly. I just did it and loved it!
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android 4.2.2 came out for this tablet, so you can update it. I am using 4.2.2 now.