Posted 3/29/2024, 4:40:11 PM
Google Promises Record 7 Years of Software Updates for Pixel 8 Phones
- Google promised 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8, the longest of any smartphone
- The promise drew both praise for the lengthy support and criticism about device capabilities by 2030
- Google VP explains the Tensor chip and testing enabled the long support promise
- Google found Pixels remain active for about 7 years, leading to the update timeline
- Software features on legacy Pixels will prioritize working without new hardware