Qualcomm, Android

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones
More Android phones could soon provide longer lifetime support updates thanks to a new agreement between Qualcomm and Google. Qualcomm announced on Monday that “up to eight consecutive years of software and security updates” will be available to Android phones running on future Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon 7-series chips.
Qualcomm and Google just announced a major update to Android updates
Qualcomm is teaming up with Google to bring 8 years worth of updates to all Android devices with Snapdragon 8 and 7 series chipsets.
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.
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,
Your next Android phone could get up to eight years of software updates – but there are catches
Phones running the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip can get up to eight years of software support. More and more Android phones could come with longer software and security support, thanks to a partnership between Google and Qualcomm.
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Google and Qualcomm offering up to eight years of updates on newer Android devices
Qualcomm and Google have announced a partnership to significantly improve official Android support, offering "up to" eight years of software and security updates for eligible devices.
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.
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.
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.
Your next flagship Android phone could get 8 years of updates
Thanks to Google and Samsung, software support in the Android ecosystem has greatly improved in recent years. Their flagship devices now launch with a promise of seven years of up
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