If you choose android that’s part of the deal, fragmentation, non existent is upgrade path most of the time etc... How it’s always been and always will be.
Google can upgrade the OS annually all it wants the reality is most users won’t see an OS upgrade until they upgrade their device. And now that carriers are dropping subsidizing purchases every two years that makes for and even longer insanely long tail.
I have all but abandoned android as a developer. Costs are too high and user base is too cheap. Make much more money focusing efforts on IOS.
That right there is exactly why I literally dumped my iOS devices and went to Droid.
For the things I do, Droid works perfectly and I can always find a "free" app to do what I need on my Droid device which are basic email, text messaging and a GPS app for driving and bicycling.
I hear you loud and clear about "security" on Droid devices which is practically non-existent. That's why I keep NOTHING on my device (I did the same with my iOS devices btw, purely out of a "security posture.")
Guessing I'm somewhat 'unique' in my approach to using smartphones in that regard.