The new FP3+ explains - in my opinion - a lot of problems and concerns adressed in this topic.
Instead of applying monthly security patches, they seem to have focused on upgrading to Android 10.
Communication was bad, since they - understandably - didn’t want to blow the whistle, raise expectations and especially endanger todays presentation.
And they were busy with some other projects as well:
- the new FP3+
- starting the Fair Cobalt Alliance
- developing new materials.
It seems to be a tightrope walk, to secretly develop things while not disappoint (frustrated) customers. For me personally, they did it; but I can understand as well, if others happen to disagree.
Edit:
PS @formerFP.Com.Manager must have had a hard time, not being able to tell what’s going on while trying to appease angry and frustrated users. I hope she got some cheers today for managing this quite successful. 
