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Too bad old versions such as my Xperia Ray has to stick with what they got

I simply don`t use it anymore for browsing, because accessing my email will be accompanied by bugs. It`s a phone to be used for calls and nothing more 

MagStar said
It’s a shame that “old” phones aren’t actually old. The same with computers and other tech devices. The manufacturers intentionally don’t offer upgrades, updates and support so soon after a new product release just to force people to buy brand new. The problem is that that’s really not fair to people who can’t afford to buy new equipment every year. I don’t think it’s necessary either. The people who always have to have the newest thing will still buy, buy, buy – the companies will still make plenty of money. But solid support for older tech should be offered for many years – for at least as long as the components of the device will last.

It`s not fair, but it`s always about the marketing

Customers have to purchase new gadgets, so that the company can be profitable, old models are no longer a priority for the company

I usually keep the old gadgets for my parents or frriends, who can`t afford to pay a lot for technology. I get some money and the guarantee my old stuff will be kindly treated by the new owners