I hate iTunes. It’s reasonable as a digital jukebox, but it sucks big-time for dealing with iOS devices, with nasty file management and terrible app management. But Apple gets one thing right with iTunes: if a new iOS upgrade is available, you plug your device in and upgrade, regardless of where you are in the world.

Compare and contrast with Microsoft’s Windows Phone Where’s my phone upgrade? page:

First, look up your mobile operator on the table. Then check to see what stage the update process is in.

Sounds great and not at all far more complicated than it needs to be.

Hat tip: Matt Gemmell.