Qualcomm and Google Announce 8-Year Android Update Policy for Flagship Devices

The collaboration extends software and security updates for devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and other select chipsets, starting with Android 15.

• Qualcomm and Google have partnered to provide eight years of operating system and security updates for Android devices using Snapdragon 8 Elite and other select processors.
• The extended support will begin with devices launching later this year on Android 15 and will cover five future generations of Qualcomm chipsets.
• The program includes two updates to the Android Common Kernel, simplifying the process for manufacturers to deliver OS updates over a device's lifespan.
• The initiative aims to enhance device longevity and sustainability, though implementation of updates remains at the discretion of individual manufacturers.
• This move positions Qualcomm to match or surpass the current seven-year update policies of leaders like Samsung and Google for flagship devices.

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