In a bid to rival industry titans Apple and Samsung, Google is gearing up to enhance its Pixel update commitment, signaling a significant shift in its strategy. The tech giant is reportedly extending its guaranteed updates timeline to five years, commencing with the highly anticipated Google Pixel 8 series. Currently, Pixel phones receive support for up to three years with software updates, while Tensor-powered Pixels enjoy promises of up to five years of security updates.
According to inside sources cited in a report by 9to5Google, Google’s initiative to bolster its update pledge will debut with the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.