Google Overtakes Samsung in Software Update Commitment
Google has overtaken Samsung in software update commitment with the announcement that its Pixel 8 phones will receive seven years of software updates. This is more than any other Android phone on the market, including Samsung’s Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones, which are promised four years of software updates.
Google’s Pixel Phones Get Guaranteed Software Updates for 7 Years, Samsung’s Only 5 Years
Google’s new software update commitment is a significant increase from what it offered for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 phones, which are guaranteed to receive three years of software updates and five years of security updates. Samsung’s Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones are also guaranteed to receive five years of security updates.
At the MadeByGoogle event, the creators of Android officially announced their commitment to providing ongoing support for the Pixel 8 series. This support will include continuous access to the latest Android operating system updates, regular security enhancements, and a series of Feature Drops for an astonishing period of seven years. Yes, you read that correctly—seven OS upgrades will be available to users, and it’s not a typographical error.
Google’s decision to extend its software update commitment is a welcome one for consumers, as it means that they will be able to use their Pixel phones for longer without having to worry about missing out on new features and security fixes. It is also a positive development for the Android ecosystem as a whole, as it sets a new standard for software updates.
Samsung has not yet commented on Google’s new software update commitment. However, it is likely that the company will be under pressure to match or exceed Google’s offer in order to remain competitive.