1. If Android version less than Kitkat 4.4

Currently only 25% of devices have Android version less than Android 4.4 Kitkat. If you still have not received the update, so you will never get.

Thus, we recommend to think about purchasing a new smartphone, as recent versions of Android offer many useful functions and features that you will never be available to your current smartphone.

2. If screen has more scratches than a disco mirror

Over the years on the screen appears different scratches. It happens when you put the keys and smartphone in the same pocket, and many other unpleasant situations.

The reasons may be very different but the result is the same. If your smartphone has a lot of scratches that you cannot even see the screen, then you should think about buying a new smartphone.

3. If you have keys and it is not a BlackBerry

More than 10 years ago, smartphones with touchscreens have started to conquer the mobile phone market.

If you like physical keys and do not want to stop using them then you can buy BlackBerry smartphone with great keyboard. The good news is that some Blackberry smartphones work on Android and have update to its latest version Marshmallow.

4. If you cannot take selfies

I know that some people still have smartphones without front camera. How is it possible in our time? If you do not want to keep up with the time, you need a smartphone with front camera to take selfie photos and publish them in Instagram and other social networks.

5. If you have no 3G

In this modern world if you are not connected you miss many things. Of course, you can have Wi-Fi at home but what to do when you’re out on the street? A smartphone is a device to be connected and cannot ignore technologies that can give you more speed. Therefore, make sure that your new smartphone has 3G or even 4G for fast internet.

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1. Protection against espionage

Privacy on the Web is complicated, especially after government scandals in the United States. Even if you are not a secret agent, you will not be pleased if your biography published on the Internet.

According to a document prepared by the Office of the District Attorney of New York, Google has remote access to Android KitKat. Google may ignore your passwords and have full access to the content inside your smartphone.

The good news is that Android 5.0 Lollipop is more secure so Google cannot access to your smartphone as easy as before. This is one of the reasons not to buy Android KitKat.

2. Security hole Stagefright

Security hole is related to the library that manages media of your device. This library is called “stagefright” and is present in 95% of Android devices from version Android 2.2 to Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Library has a bug by which hackers can control the device via MMS.

Google corrects errors in Android source code. However, many devices with version Android 4.4.4 and lower remain vulnerable to Stagefright.

3. You will not get Android 6.0 Marshmallow

If you have a device that still has Android KitKat and have not already received the update to Lollipop, then most likely you will not get Android Marshmallow.

Android 5.0 Lollipop was available for Nexus line in November 2014. Google does not guarantee upgrades to devices, which were released more than 18 months.

4. Android KitKat has not material design

The interface of the operating system is one of the most important features for the user. Google introduced the Material Design in 2014 with Android Lollipop. Icons and applications have completely updated design and new philosophy.

All these changes are not available with Android KitKat.

5. Android KitKat has not Doze resources or heads-up notifications

Android Marshmallow has new Doze mode, which optimizes power consumption when the user does not use the smartphone. Another feature of Android Lollipop are heads-up notifications.

Of course, you can easily add all functions with the help of third-party applications. However, often these applications do not work as well as the native version of the system.

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It is expected that in the near future will release a new operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. Resource JessicaLessin shared some information about the new capabilities of the OS.

Reported that developers have paid much attention to optimizing operating system to allow its normal use on mobile devices is quite weak. In particular, optimized memory usage of each part, and offers a means for developers to create applications that use memory efficiently. Thus, the OS will be able to function at an entry-level devices, equipped with 512 MB of RAM.

It is also reported that the development of Android 4.4 KitKat paid much attention to the promising market of wearable computing devices. To this end, the OS introduced support for three new sensors: a sensor geomagnetic vector sensor moves and counter moves.

The new version of the OS will allow developers to create services that make smart phones will be able to emulate a physical card. Thanks to this, users can make payments, participate in loyalty programs, pass control systems, use of public transport. This will expand the scope of the technology NFC, the dissemination of which is largely constrained by the lack of opportunities to emulate physical maps.

Operating system Android 4.4 KitKat will use a mobile device as a universal remote control for home electronic devices: TVs, tuners, switches, etc. It is planned to use the infrared port. It should be noted that even now in some mobile devices implemented this feature, but it is the outcome of the development of individual producers. Now, this feature will be a single standard.

In addition, Google is going to implement the ability to interact Android-applications with a large number of devices using wireless Bluetooth. Already, mobile devices with Android OS can interact with keyboards, car entertainment systems. However, with the introduction of support for Bluetooth HID and Bluetooth Message Access Profile in Android 4.4 KitKat significantly expand the list of devices.

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