Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, March 1, 2018
Android updates are a still a point of contention among die-hard fans, because most manufacturers don’t keep updated with the latest offerings from Google.
But just because your phone isn’t getting full OS updates doesn’t mean it’s totally out of date.
While some major features still require full version updates, Google has a system in place that keeps many handsets at least somewhat relevant with Google Play Services. The company can squash certain bugs and even introduce new features just by updating Play Services.
