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Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates - WorldNL Magazine

  • Qualcomm and Google are collaborating to extend Android device software updates to eight years for devices using the latest Qualcomm chipsets, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform.
  • The eight-year support applies to devices powered by Snapdragon 8 and 7-series chips, allowing manufacturers to provide full Android updates efficiently.
  • Seang Chau, GM of Android Platform at Google, stated that this collaboration will help ensure a more secure and lasting Android experience for users.
  • Chris Patrick, GM of mobile handsets at Qualcomm, expressed excitement about raising the bar for manufacturers and enhancing user experiences with the extension of software support.
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Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates - WorldNL Magazine

Starting with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm enables up to eight years of update support.

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Qualcomm and Google extend Android support up to 8 years

News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Qualcomm has announced a collaboration with Google that will allow manufacturers to offer up to 8 years of Android updates on devices with their latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This initiative seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung, ensuring that phones with Qualcomm processors can stay up to date for longer, benefiting both users and manufacturers. Extended support …

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Google and Qualcomm announced 8 years of Android updates, pushing smartphone longevity, enhancing security, and challenging Apple's long-term software dominance.

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The timely updates have been a pain for Android users for many years but things are now improved and brands started to release software updates regularly. Today the popular chipset maker Qualcomm and the search engine giant Google have collaborated once again and announced a new decision that will be a delightful decision for Android [...]

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Google, Qualcomm bring eight years of updates for Snapdragon 8 Elite phones – Pickr

High-end mobiles released this year, and even a few mid-range models, too, should get updates for nearly a decade. The story Google, Qualcomm bring eight years of updates for Snapdragon 8 Elite phones appeared first on Pickr, written by Leigh :) Stark.

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