The Anatomy of an Android OS Update [Infographic]

Android users often complain that it takes too long for their devices to be updated to the latest version of the operating system. HTC has published a new infographic that takes a look at the process they must go through to bring a new update to users.

HTC is focused on providing timely software updates for both HTC Sense™ innovation and major Google Android™ releases. In an effort to bring transparency to this process, we will be marking the steps of preparation and our progress, by device and carrier.


There are several stages to the adaptation of a Google Android release.
0-Evaluation
1-Development
2-Integration
3-Certification
4-Push to customer

Take look at the infographic below. You might also be interested in checking out the difference between iOS and Android fragmentation here.

[via Shawn]