>1) Android learns how to receive partial system updates outside of device and carrier certification processes (maintenance releases). Through the Play Store, for instance.
That's what google is doing with the Google Play Services 'super app' - it's meant to untie Android API updates from carriers. With the bonus of the app being closed source and thus not part of stock AOSP.
That's what google is doing with the Google Play Services 'super app' - it's meant to untie Android API updates from carriers. With the bonus of the app being closed source and thus not part of stock AOSP.