Phone updates

[lifeblood]

I am looking at getting a new mid-range smartphone but I want something that will continue to get updates for a reasonable period of time. As far as I know, that means iPhones and the Nexus phones. Are there any other brands of phones that get regular updates?

 

[paperwastage]

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/08/the-state-of-android-updates-whos-fast-whos-slow-and-why/

Official updates? I'd recommend the Moto G 3rd gen, assuming you are on T-Mobile/att.

Unofficial updates(eg cm Roms?). More choices,but less stable

Do note that you might miss out on certain carriers specific features, like WiFi calling and volte.

Google/Apple/microsoft has only pushed WiFi calling and volte for nexus 6/iPhone 6/6+/some lumia phones, no other phones have cross-carrier volte working

 

[Bman123]

Motorola is the way to go

 

[saratoga172]

iPhone 5s? Should be supported for another 2-3 years, has Touch ID and has dropped in price.

Otherwise the new moto g is a good choice.

 

[RossMAN]

Moto G 3rd gen FTW

Remember to pay the extra $40 for 2GB RAM/16GB, we love ours.

 

[corkyg]

My Moto Droid Maxx has updated twice - last one about a month ago.

 

[lifeblood]

The Moto G 3rd Gen is looking really good.

 

[Red Storm]

Best bet is Nexus, or Moto phones.

 

[Bman123]

It's gotta be a nexus, moto g or moto x for quick updates. I'll never buy a different phone then the ones listed aboveb