I wonder how much of this is actually down to the OS vs the apps.
For example, I have a very cheap Android phone. It's not the best, but it does a good job. But lately I've noticed that some of the apps are running much slower now after some recent updates - Maps, Twitter, Angry Birds and esp Facebook.
All these need to work in harmony to get the best overall experience, but at the same time work well for the lowest common denominator (me in this case!)
For example, I have a very cheap Android phone. It's not the best, but it does a good job. But lately I've noticed that some of the apps are running much slower now after some recent updates - Maps, Twitter, Angry Birds and esp Facebook.
All these need to work in harmony to get the best overall experience, but at the same time work well for the lowest common denominator (me in this case!)