> Saying that you're no worse than everybody else is not the same as saying you're worth applauding.

I disagree. Apple is bringing smartphone software support out of it's "6 months then give up" cycle. I think that's worth applauding.

> If you've only worked with phones, you might have an inflated view of what "Long Term" means.

Right, I have a warped view of what long term support means because I'm comparing it to other consumer electronics instead of dedicated servers.

I'm sure if you are used to buying cars, seeing your phone's hardware warranty is pretty disappointing too. Expectations are a bitch.