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  • Google likely to extend Android OS updates on upcoming Pixel 8 series
  • Aims to close the gap with iPhone's longer update support
  • Will also help Google better compete with Android rivals like Samsung

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Google aims to surpass iPhone: Pixel 8 series reported to get extended OS updates

Google reportedly wants to extend Pixel phone OS updates to rival iPhone's longevity. Pixel 8 series aims at bridging the gap in Android's update story compared to iPhone.

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      Google aims to surpass iPhone: Pixel 8 series reported to get extended OS updates

      Google is striving to surpass the iPhone's update cycle in terms of software support.

      With the upcoming Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models, the company reportedly intends to significantly increase the number of OS updates, aligning more closely with the iPhone's extended update lifespan.

      Current Android Update Landscape

      Comparing the mobile Android ecosystem, the three-year OS update policy, which also applied to Qualcomm-powered Pixel phones from 2017 to 2021, falls short of Samsung's commitment of four years.

      Samsung initiated this extended update strategy last year with flagship models like the Galaxy S21, S22, Flip 3, and Fold 3, extending even to more affordable devices launched this year.

      Google's Shift Toward Prolonged Updates

      Unlike some Android-powered devices, such as Nvidia Shield, which receive up to eight years of updates due to Nvidia's control over the chipset, Google is steering in a similar direction with its Tensor chips.

      However, the initial three generations of Tensor are heavily influenced by Samsung Exynos technology.

      "5 Years of Pixel Updates" for Tensor Devices

      Google proudly boasts of offering "5 years of Pixel updates" for its existing Tensor-powered devices. For instance, after Android 13, 14, and 15, Pixel 6 owners can anticipate two more years of monthly security patches, ensuring ongoing device functionality, albeit without major OS updates.

      This approach aligns with the delivery of new features through app updates and Google Play services, minimizing disparities in user experience.

      Competition and Future Prospect

      While addressing Android's historical update gap with iPhones, Google's Pixel 8 series aims to outshine Samsung's current flagship update policy and strive for parity with the iPhone's longevity.

      Though specifics for later years remain uncertain, Google's initiative, even if achieving five years of OS updates, will elevate Pixel devices to the forefront of the Android ecosystem and challenge the iPhone's update supremacy.

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