Google, Qualcomm and Android

Qualcomm and Google team up to make smartphones last longer
Qualcomm and Google are teaming up to extend the life of a smartphone to eight years. The Snapdragon 8 Elite will now enable device manufacturers to offer up to eight years of Android software and security updates,
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,
Google and Qualcomm extend Android software support to eight years
New Snapdragon-powered smartphones will benefit from extended OS and security updates, ensuring longevity and sustainability.
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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.
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.
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 to offer up to 8 years of Android updates
Qualcomm and Google have partnered to extend Android updates for up to 8 years. Google and Samsung have committed to 7 years of Android updates for their flagship and mid-range devices.
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.
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