Google gives Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 two additional years of Android security updates

David Lumb, writing for CNET »

Google has confirmed that some of its older Pixel phones will get an additional two years of Android updates beyond what was assured when the phones launched. The most venerable on the list, the Pixel 6 that launched in 2021, will get its last update in 2026.

These extended updates are welcome for owners of Pixel phones that were only promised three years of new Android features. Even when released, they were outpaced by longer support assurances from rivals like Samsung that have only grown in the interim. While the newest Pixel and Galaxy phones promise seven years of operating system updates, Google extending the shelf life of its older models is a welcome gesture to some who might otherwise need to buy new phones next year once their Android updates ran out.

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Last Updated on December 13, 2024