Google's Pixel 8 Series could potentially benefit from a long-term support of five years for OS updates, surpassing Samsung's offer.
Google is anticipated to revolutionize software support for its upcoming Pixel 8 series, potentially extending OS updates beyond the current industry standard. According to 9to5Google, the tech giant could soon surpass Samsung in terms of OS update duration, making a significant leap in the Android market.
In previous models, Pixel smartphones received three years of major OS updates and five years of security updates, a policy implemented in the Pixel 6 series in 2021. Samsung, however, has maintained a lead by offering four years of software support for its devices.
The anticipated policy upgrade is likely to be facilitated by the Tensor processor, which Google plans to integrate into its devices for extended software support. Notably, Apple already leads the pack by providing six or more years of software updates for its iPhones.
While the exact duration of updates for the Pixel 8 series is yet to be confirmed, the report suggests that the device could potentially offer more than three major OS updates, possibly even matching Apple's six years of software support.
If confirmed, this update would significantly enhance the appeal of Pixel devices, particularly in regions like India where even entry-level Samsung phones offer four years of OS updates. Extended security updates would also prolong the lifespan of these devices, a feature highly valued by users.
As always, take this news with a grain of salt, as the report comes from a single source. Nevertheless, such a move would further solidify Google's position in the smartphone market, offering a more competitive product in terms of software longevity.
[Source: 9to5Google][Image Credit: TechCrunch]
The Tensor processor, designed for extended software support, might enable Google's Pixel 8 series smartphones to surpass Samsung's current four-year software support duration. This potential advancement could also mean more than three major OS updates for Pixel devices, resembling Apple's six years of software support for iPhones.
