Sony has regularly been criticized for its support
policies, leaving behind mid-range models and
taking its time with flagship updates.
The entire Xperia Z lineup has been promised the
Lollipop update, though, and the company is slowly
delivering. Vodafone Australia has confirmed that the
Android 5.0 update for the Xperia Z3 and Z2 is
nearing, with the carrier awaiting the software for
testing later this month. That would likely push the
actual release to March for Vodafone branded devices.
Stock firmware Xperias should receive the update
somewhat earlier. The HTC One M8 update,
mentioned in the Vodafone document, is no headline
news to us, as we've already witnessed it seeding in
India and Europe among other countries.
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Still, Aussie
folks should expect it anytime soon, as it's already in
the testing phase. Android 5.0 has finally worked its
way to the OS distribution chart this month, and
with more manufacturers catching up