Prebuilt apps still ok to use?

[Nate88]

Hello all.
I have noticed that my Xperia ray, despite never being updated, shows that all software is up to date. I suspect that my carrier never released any updates for it.
The Google apps such as Gmail client have updates offered, so I was wondering if the phone's own apps for contacts, email etc are still safe to use.
Please can you offer any advice.

[Thommo]

When you bought your phone it may have already had the latest firmware installed and yes your phone is still safe to use

[Uliwooly]

Some advice, Don't update your Xperia Ray to ICS, it will slow down your phone dramatically, gingerbread its quite stable. 

[Nate88]

That is reassuring to know. I have had no problems but was a little concerned all the same.
I have not seen any option to update to ICS but will not update it should it be offered.

[Uliwooly]

I have an Xperia Arc, and it's horrible on ICS, I've downgrad my Arc to Gingerbread. 

[Nate88]

I like the android on here. I really like the main menu layout, where you scroll your apps. And everything seems to work pretty well.
I have noticed a few certificate errors using the stock browser, but always cancel navigation when it crops up. Do I need to update certificate lists like on my PC?

[Uliwooly]

You might want to use Chrome instead