Ashutosh Singh
Oct 6, 2023
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Google recently launched its latest flagship phone series consisting of two models: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
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Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro come with various upgrades, but is it future-proof? Let's find out.
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Futureproof phones should have the latest hardware and software update for good number of years. Well, the Pixel 8 series has great specs, but what about the update?
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For the first time in Pixel history, Google promises to provide 7 years of Software Update for both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This means the support will last until 2030.
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The device will receive OS upgrades, Feature drop updates, monthly updates and Security updates, all for 7 years.
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Yes, this will be the first phone to get Android update support for such a long time. This is a jump over the Pixel 7 series which came with three years of support.
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Samsung offers four years of updates for its premium phones which had the best support until the Pixel 8 took the crown.
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Apple is offering five years of software support for iPhones. Even the recently launched iPhone 15 series phones will get new updates for five years.
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So if you are planning to keep the device for long there shouldn’t be any problem as it will be receiving latest update for long.