I remember KitKat being great because it was the version that introduced Chrome based WebView, which made a huge difference for compatibility if you needed it. However the WebView component only got auto-updating in Android 5.0, so security double sucks.
And KitKat was the version that there was an explosion of devices for - impressive that 4.4.4 is still supported nearly a decade later (albeit without OS security patches!) It was released when iOS7 was released with the iPhone 5.
The sort of person who uses SHAREit and other platforms to minimise their data usage, often has to delete one app and install another to switch between them (due to lack of space), and certainly can’t afford a new phone every few years, is not included in these statistics.
I understand your point. It is like (me) linux user asking for a simple desktop - minimal GUI. Nothing flashy like winXP.
The world on the other hand (incl. many developers) want tons of features - bling etc. This is rampant in developing world (especially phones non-motorola phones).
BTW, you could have bought moto G, E editions in India. These are so close to stock pixel experience.
> er vividly since I have to code for 23 hours straight just to beat that deadline.
Lets be honest. That indicates app ecosystem matured. It is as big as OS. People that we ask to build apps charge tons of money.
> TV by plugging an Android USB.
For you it is a feature. For others it may be a security issue.