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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21184378

The longevity of Android updates has always been a problem, but one that’s been getting better with time. Google has, behind the scenes, introduced some big changes for Android manufacturers that will make it easier for more Android phones to offer support for up to 7 years, just like Pixel.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago (5 children)

There is always a catch lol

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

They probably make relatively more from services / data than the hardware now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Might also be a reaction to the younger crowd getting dumb phones instead of the next smart phone. Or at least some of them. Met a couple and its wild. Cant imagine without a smart phone, but its apparently a thing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I wonder what percentage of buyers are jumping ship outside the android space as users become less enthusiastic about purchasing a phone every two years or so. It may be irksome seeing their device getting fewer updates when the an iPhone from 2017(maybe 18?) still got a major iOS update this past year.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's a very good point. Only the pixel line realistically gets updated years after buying the phone. Wish the fair phone was available for a decent price.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

You and me both brother. I’ve been purchasing slightly older devices second hand lately. While I can’t maintain these devices myself, I can save a phone from entering the landfill while saving a chunk of cash.

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