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Originally Posted by joblack
Who cares? What functionality from Android 5 is required that makes any sense for an e-book reader?
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Some apps require a newer version of Android. For example, OneNote apparently requires 4.1 or higher. However, in the specs for the device on offer, it states that it comes with 4.04. Thus, it wouldn't be able to run an app like OneNote.
They're touting the fact that their device runs Android and that users will be able to install apps. However, the version of Android on the device might not allow users to install the apps they want to run on the device.
Originally, they had promised that the devices would ship with Android 5 installed on them if they met their stretch goal. That goal has now been met, but it seems that the promised reward has shifted. I wonder how "soon" the "optional" update will become available after the devices ship.
A more cynical person might wonder if the "optional" update will ever materialize or if it was all just a ploy to drum up some more support.