[speedtouch]

Are they held hostage by the carriers like everyone else? Or have they been fairly quick to release OS and/or firmware updates? I'm wondering because I'm seriously thinking of replacing my Lumia 635 with a BLU Win HD LTE.

[RumoredNow]

They got the Update 1 rolled out very early compared to most (like just before Christmas if memory serves).

And no, they are not beholden to carriers for the push.

[speedtouch]

Well, that's very good news. Thank you!

[vincenthnkf]

Microsoft does not care about BLU too much, comparing to Nokia.

[RumoredNow]

Microsoft releases updates to all OEMs that make Windows Phone handsets. It is up to the OEM to make use of the update.

[PiggyMiddle]

Phone (albeit a Jr) arrived FedEx this morning and it is updating now. Did one update and full restart and an announcement that another update is waiting as soon as this reboot is completed. Not sure why two updates, but two it is. Seems good to me. :)

{edit}
OK, updates done, 8.10.14226.359 whatever that is, I think I am going to like this Blu.