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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.
Google set a new industry best with the promise of 7 years of updates on its Pixel 8 series, a policy that continued with the Pixel 9 launch earlier this year, and which Samsung matched on some of its Galaxy devices. But, outside of those two brands, we haven’t seen such huge promises. That may change over time, though.
Android Authority, citing an anonymous source, reports that Google has introduced the “Longevity GRF” program which is designed to make long-term support easier to Android manufacturers.
