Comment on Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8.1 with personal assistant CortanaparentComments−randomafrican12yCan someone explain why the network controls the update ?I get why OEMs need to test/approve an update for their specific phones but what kind of role carriers play here ?−flavor812yThey add their own bloatware / proprietary apps to the build. Some are useful (e.g. TMobile's wifi calling) and some are not (partnerships with various app vendors).Also, Carrier IQ. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ)
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Can someone explain why the network controls the update ?
I get why OEMs need to test/approve an update for their specific phones but what kind of role carriers play here ?
They add their own bloatware / proprietary apps to the build. Some are useful (e.g. TMobile's wifi calling) and some are not (partnerships with various app vendors).
Also, Carrier IQ. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ)