[creshal]

I really care if digital signage terminals can run my apps, because I sell digital signage terminals with these apps installed.

[krschultz]

Then make the business case to the right stakeholders that supporting the latest versions of Android is important. I don't see how the digital signage ecosystem not staying up to date is Google's fault.

I have millions of installs for my apps and my minSdk is 16, and I'm very close to bumping it to 19.

[sliverstorm]

Ok, fair enough. I see now in your comment,

the part of the Android market I actually care about

Don't know if I wasn't paying enough attention when I replied, or if you ninja-edited, but that's certainly relevant context.