My car's OTA update broke Android Auto, and it's a indictment of modern software
4 hours ago
- #tech industry
- #software quality
- #compliance
- Software updates often break existing functionality, as seen with a MINI firmware update that disabled Android Auto and CarPlay.
- The tech industry's focus on two-week sprints and rapid deployment leads to rushed, low-quality software releases.
- Compliance mandates like Cyber Essentials Plus force unnecessary updates, creating a 'compliance racket' that prioritizes ticking boxes over real security.
- Companies like Microsoft are struggling to fix bloated software, exemplified by the K2 Initiative to improve Windows 11 performance.
- Users and developers are complicit in accepting mediocrity; there's a call to demand higher software quality and reject half-baked releases.