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Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers

article published on 16 May, 2015

Microsoft has taken the reins in regards to future Windows Phone updates, promising that carriers will no longer be a hindrance in getting the latest update for your operating system. Starting with the launch of Windows 10 Mobile later this year, all personal and business devices running the OS will get updates directly through Microsoft, meaning you won't have to wait weeks (or even ... [ read the full article ]

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I am all for this because it does help to have to less fragmentation and keep the overall ecosystem secure. This will make the carriers hate Microsoft though, although ultimately for Apple (mostly due to tradeoff when it comes to iOS popularity) the carriers had to give in (first willing to was Cingular/the new AT&T in 2007). Microsoft does not have nearly that much popularity as a mobile OS so I am not sure how well this will work out.

Perhaps Microsoft will add the crapware (stock apps from the carriers that are often not removable, and useless plugs for random companies) at their office instead of allowing the carriers to do it.
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