By the way guys, here's the analysis of Android's fragmentation:
http://theunderstatement.com/post/11...ory-of-support
It's very real, its a sad story, and it is Google's fault.
Google needs to set restrictions saying that a device sold with Google's Market App needs to be updated to a current level of the OS for at least 18months. And should place restrictions on legacy devices (no more than 2 major revisions back) for at least 3 years.

Google can easily do this by using its servers to block devices without the "requirements" meaning if the OEMs/Carriers dont comply it is their fault and the consumer has every right to use legal action against them, especially when it comes to false advertising.

So "Google phones" will always have access to Google Services (Market, Gmail, Maps, Navigation, YouTube etc etc) and will have it with the latest OS and latest applications for a respectable period. Which is an advantage "Android phones" (aka crapdroids, ones that didnt have Market access) won't have.

Which would mean OEMs would have to limit their customization of the build to make sure they can implement the newest builds without too many complications, as well as the carriers who have to limit their restrictions and bloatware.
ie/ Boosting the overall quality of Android from its current state, enhancing user satisfaction

For instance:
1 (Nov 11)= The ICS 4.0 version is just released
2 (Nov 11)= You buy a phone (outright/on-contract) with Gingerbread
3 (Nov 11-May 13)= You can access the Market with Gingerbread
4 (May 12)= The Jelly Bean 5.0 version is released 6months later
5 (Nov 12)= The Kuhla Cake 6.0 version is released 12months later
6 (May 13)= Last date for the OEM+Carrier needs to upgrade you to Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) on the latest build
7 (May 13)= The Lollipop version 7.0 is released 18months later
8 (Nov 13)= End of carrier contract, customer can upgrade to newer hardware & software

For instance:
1 (Nov 11)= You buy a phone (contract/outright/secondhand) that was released 12 months ago (Nov 10)
2 (Nov 11)= Your "Google Supported Phone" should be officially running Froyo or higher
3 (May 12)= Your phone gets an update to the latest Android build (ICS 4.0)
4 (May 12)= The Jelly Bean 5.0 version is released
5 (Nov 12)= The Kuhla Cake 6.0 version is released
6 (May 13)= The Lollipop version 7.0 is released
7 (Nov 13)= Latest date for OEM to give you official update for Jelly Bean 5.0
8 (Nov 13)= The Marshmallow 8.0 version is released
9 (Dec 13)= Customer not to expect anymore support - Customer satisfied