Android, Qualcomm and Google

What does Qualcomm and Google's 8 years of Android support promise mean for us?
The Linux kernel (Android is just another flavor of Linux, mostly) is also included here because it may need to be updated and patched to support newer versions. Qualcomm says it's committed to supplying whatever is needed for two versions of the Android Common Kernel to meet that eight-year window.
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 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,
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 and Google Are Working on a Major Upgrade for Androids
Qualcomm, in partnership with Google, has announced a new initiative to provide up to eight years of Android software and security updates. This
Qualcomm and Google extend Android updates
Qualcomm and Google collaborate to extend the duration of Android software updates, enhancing device longevity and security.
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Qualcomm, Google Work To Offer Android Devices Eight Years Of Updates
Qualcomm has announced that it and Google are committed to give Android devices eight years of updates, but obviously not all are eligible.
Qualcomm, Google Enable 8 Years of Software Updates for Android Devices
Qualcomm and Google announced extended support for Snapdragon 8 and 7-series chipsets this week, meaning owners of supported devices could be in line for up to 8 full years of software and security updates.
Samsung & Google Lead the Way as Android Updates Get a Massive Upgrade
Android smartphones are set to last longer than ever.
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Your next flagship Android phone could get 8 years of updates
Snapdragon 8 Elite devices can receive up to 8 years of consecutive Android updates. Devices using the Snapdragon 8 and 7 ...