For a long time Motorola has been criticized for neglecting Brazil Brazilian consumers the right to have the Android platform in the latest version available and compatible with the device. Jordan Alexander argues in court documents that the United States, Motorola's Android Cliq (exactly like Dexter) was released in version 2.1.
The old question resurfaces: how far Motorola defines updates to the platform based on using only the conditions of the hardware equipment, and to what extent the attempt to force consumers to switch phone quite frequently also influences in the decision.
In the latest release of the Motorola products to Brazil, a company director told me that, nowadays, there is a centralized page to inform consumers around the world on the latest versions of Android that their devices support. This is a recent initiative, therefore.
Motorola at this point in the game already know the decision of the Special Court in Brasilia. I got in touch with the company seeking a position on the subject - so the answer comes, I update the text.
From the little we understand the Brazilian law, the decision relates only to the consumer unit complaining. In other words, Motorola is not obligated to release the Android 2.1 for all its customers. But, from there, it opens the precedent for a more vigorous action that requires just the update for everyone.
Also from what little I understand of Brazilian legislation, the company can appeal the decision. But it is a first victory.
The old question resurfaces: how far Motorola defines updates to the platform based on using only the conditions of the hardware equipment, and to what extent the attempt to force consumers to switch phone quite frequently also influences in the decision.
In the latest release of the Motorola products to Brazil, a company director told me that, nowadays, there is a centralized page to inform consumers around the world on the latest versions of Android that their devices support. This is a recent initiative, therefore.
Motorola at this point in the game already know the decision of the Special Court in Brasilia. I got in touch with the company seeking a position on the subject - so the answer comes, I update the text.
From the little we understand the Brazilian law, the decision relates only to the consumer unit complaining. In other words, Motorola is not obligated to release the Android 2.1 for all its customers. But, from there, it opens the precedent for a more vigorous action that requires just the update for everyone.
Also from what little I understand of Brazilian legislation, the company can appeal the decision. But it is a first victory.
