"Thanks to the way Google's for years now been deconstructing Android and pulling OS-level pieces out of the operating system itself - so they exist as regular ol' apps and can consequently be updated quickly, frequently, and in a way that reaches everyone instantly, regardless of what phone or carrier they're using - even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout."
"And, as is also often the case with Android, you don't have to wait to give yourself a similar set of superpowers. With a teensy touch of creative thinking and a friendly pinch of crafty tinkering, you can enjoy all the same upcoming upgrades this instant - on any device in front of you, no matter who made it or how old it might be."
Android's advantage lies in Google's strategy of extracting OS-level components into standalone apps that update independently and rapidly across all devices. This approach means even eight-year-old Android phones receive numerous updates yearly equivalent to full iOS releases. Rather than waiting for major Android versions, users can implement upcoming features immediately through creative workarounds and app-based updates. Several new features are currently in development, most connected to app updates rather than full OS releases. Users can proactively access these same capabilities today on any device regardless of manufacturer or age by applying similar concepts and techniques.
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