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.
What does Qualcomm and Google's 8 years of Android support promise mean for us?
Qualcomm recently announced that phones using the Snapdragon 8 and 7 series mobile platforms will be eligible for eight years of update support if they're running Android. Google is on board and will work to make this happen,
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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,
Google, Qualcomm Partner for Extended 8-Year Android Update Support; Check Out List Of Eligible Devices
Google and Qualcomm’s collaboration is a major milestone in extending the life of smartphones and responding to the increasing demand for more sustainable, secure devices. Offering up to eight years of updates, this initiative is set to reshape how we think about smartphone longevity, ensuring users can enjoy a longer and safer mobile experience.
Qualcomm Extends Security Support for Android Devices to 8 Years
Qualcomm says it’s working with Google to ensure that Android device manufacturers will be able to provide security updates for 8 years.
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.

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