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bazz2004 · 05-29-2020, 02:46 AM

"On a side note, I don't know why some people need the latest Android like 9. What is it that Android 6 will not support? Just curious." - Pajamaman

Now that is an important question. I've tended to favour computers for most jobs and have found that there is a split between those who think everything Microsoft do is bad and that all progress must be resisted (they stick with XP or Windows 7 and then get swamped by issues which they lack the know-how to deal with) vis à vis the users who keep up to speed.

Security is a major issue with computers and iPads and has to be taken seriously. Now my interest so far in smart phones is close to zero but these phones are regularly updated to new versions of Android. If they can't be then it's time to get a new one. Chrome books are so designed that they are always up to date.

That brings us to these strange devices that run old versions of Android. It flies against instinct to stay with old versions of an OS. They may be needed for compatibility issues with old programs or apps but on a PC you can stay safe using them in a virtual OS.

While an e-reader may seem to be irrelevant with regard to security these devices can be used for surfing and buying stuff online. I'd not want to use them for any internet transaction - even for buying apps in the Playstore.

05-29-2020, 02:46 AM	#16
bazz2004 Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 14745 Join Date: May 2020 Device: Boyue Alita	"On a side note, I don't know why some people need the latest Android like 9. What is it that Android 6 will not support? Just curious." - Pajamaman Now that is an important question. I've tended to favour computers for most jobs and have found that there is a split between those who think everything Microsoft do is bad and that all progress must be resisted (they stick with XP or Windows 7 and then get swamped by issues which they lack the know-how to deal with) vis à vis the users who keep up to speed. Security is a major issue with computers and iPads and has to be taken seriously. Now my interest so far in smart phones is close to zero but these phones are regularly updated to new versions of Android. If they can't be then it's time to get a new one. Chrome books are so designed that they are always up to date. That brings us to these strange devices that run old versions of Android. It flies against instinct to stay with old versions of an OS. They may be needed for compatibility issues with old programs or apps but on a PC you can stay safe using them in a virtual OS. While an e-reader may seem to be irrelevant with regard to security these devices can be used for surfing and buying stuff online. I'd not want to use them for any internet transaction - even for buying apps in the Playstore. Last edited by bazz2004; 05-29-2020 at 02:50 AM.