A leaked document purportedly from Google states that the company will no longer approve new devices unless they're running the latest version of the Android operating system out of the box.
If the memo is real, then this is excellent news for consumers as it means that whether their next smartphone purchase is entry-level or premium, if it is a brand new device, it will have a brand new operating system too.
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