Along with the arrival of the expected Pixel 8 smartphone series, Google also promises to provide 7 years of software update support for this device.
According to BGR software update support policy, Google’s Pixel 8 series includes providing upgrades, new features, and security updates. The move comes after criticism from many users who said Google did not support their older devices, something Apple and Samsung both do better. Notably, the original Pixel series received only 3 years of support, causing users of such Pixel phones to miss out on all the features and improvements that Android and Google regularly add
This isn’t the first time Google has adjusted its commitment to software updates. With the launch of Pixel 6, the company set a new standard with a five-year support commitment after release. However, Android updates actually only last for 3 years, while security updates continue for 5 years.
owners The obvious benefit of this new standard is that Pixel 8 will no longer feel forced to buy a new Pixel phone every three years to get the most out of the Android operating system. With the inability to update to the new Android, that device will look very different from more modern devices. In addition to new features, security is another important component of the update.
Increasing update support times is increasingly important as smartphones become not only personal data repositories but also act as payment cards, bank accounts, and social media accounts, making them vulnerable to corruption. become a target for hackers