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Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates
The extended support window only applies to Android devices with the latest Qualcomm chipsets. To start, the eight-year support timeline will be extended to devices running the new Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform,
Qualcomm announces Android phones with Snapdragon chips can now get up to 8 years of updates
Qualcomm has announced that Android devices with new 7- and 8-series chips will now get up to 8 years of suport.
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Ahead of Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona, where Qualcomm will likely make quite a few announcements as they always do, the company is
Qualcomm helps Android phones offer 8 years of software updates
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Google and Qualcomm Make 8 Years of OS Updates a Possibility
Fortunately, things are going to get even sweeter. Just yesterday, Google and Qualcomm announced a new partnership that will give Android OEMs the power to provide OS and security updates for a device for up to eight consecutive years. That's bonkers, quite honestly.
Qualcomm, Google Enable 8 Years of Software Updates for Android Devices
Qualcomm and Google announced extended support for Snapdragon 8 and 7-series chipsets this week, meaning owners of supported devices could be in line for up to 8 full years of software and security updates.
Your next flagship Android phone could get 8 years of updates
Snapdragon 8 Elite devices can receive up to 8 years of consecutive Android updates. Devices using the Snapdragon 8 and 7 series are also eligible for extended software support. Qualcomm collaborates with Google to provide longer software support to its platforms.
Qualcomm, Google partner to extend Android updates up to 8 years starting with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Technologies has announced an extension of Android software and security updates for select Snapdragon mobile platforms, reaching up to eight years. This initiative begins with devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform and will expand to include future Snapdragon 8 and 7-series platforms.
Android phone makers now have one fewer excuse to end software updates early
Qualcomm will enable up to eight years of Android software and security updates for devices powered by certain Snapdragon chipsets.
Qualcomm and Google Team Up to Bring 8 Years of Android Updates to Snapdragon Flagships
Qualcomms initiative begins with devices using the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and will eventually include future Snapdragon 8 and 7-series platforms.
Qualcomm and Google Team Up for 8 Years of Android Updates
Qualcomm is extending support for Android software updates to 8 years on phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processors.
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