Consequently there is little incentive for manufacturers to provide updates.
Phones require updates from manufacturers, and the majority of devices arent getting them.
The researchers hope is that thisstudywill help people when choosing a phone, i.e.
that they will opt for devices made by those manufacturers who are more quick to update them.
Conversely, they hope that the study will spur manufacturers and operators to deliver updates in a timely manner.
source: www.techworm.net