Seven years of software updates has become the new baseline for some Android phones, and at least one option actually goes even further than that.

Android 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March. Since the beginning of March 2026, and thus about three and a half years after the ...

Android and Chrome OS have been developed in parallel for years, but Google is planning to streamline its operating systems. In a recent interview, Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat stated ...

Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October 2026.

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...

The unification of Android and Chrome OS has been rumored for a while now. A report surfaced back in November last year, saying that it will happen. It was just a rumor back then, though. Earlier this ...

Vivo has been a reliable brand when it comes to software updates. The brand offers longer software support and, more importantly, it timely pushes major upgrades to eligible devices. For a long time, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every new Android phone that is released to the market has a shelf life when it comes to software and security updates. Even if you buy the ...

Google’s July Play services update improves Google One purchases, adds Wear OS work profile support, and expands Android ...