Hi,
Thanks for that reply! Couple of points I have to make here:
1. Marshamallow has been released nearly a year ago and often you get students/fans being able to compile entire own version of the system running smoothly on a wide range of phones in that timeframe, meanwhile Vodafone must have at least a few "experts" that could do so quicker.
2. I know it depends on whether the manufacturer releases the software to Vodafone (or any other network in case of branded smartphones), then it can be tested. If that's the case, if Vodafone could cooperate with ZTE on this particular phone (and I'm sure it hasn't taken them a year to build that) then also Vodafone can "demand" from ZTE or any other manufacturer to release updates software quicker in order to satisfy its customers, otherwise that's a poor cooperation between two companies.
3. If it's the money that are the issue and working on such updates is just not worth the effort by either or both of the companies, then better do not bother and just sell traditional smartphones only.
4. Android is the MOST vulnerable to malware and security threats mobile system, becuase of it's quite "open" architecture, therefore security updates should be able to "bypass" the usual waiting time here and also that requires better cooperation between those companies, to ensure that customers can use their phones without worrying about potential breaches.
4. Finally this particular smartphone set a new benchmark in terms of low-cost/hardware ratio, that alone can ensure that Vodafone will get at least some more customers, but if it's taken seriously by the network it won't be just one year affair, by updating this phone on and on and also releasing a new version every year (that undercuts the competition) this can set a new precedent for Vodafone where customers would keep coming back to the brand becuase they can trust they'll receive the best phone "in its class" that's always "up to date".
Ps. Motorola just annouced 3 new low-cost smartphones that will be a better offering than Ultra 6, meaning now it's also time for Ultra 7 to undercut that.
