Google recently committed to provide seven years of Android version upgrades and security updates for Pixel smartphones and set a new standard in the smartphone market. Apple, known for its robust support, had been offering five major iOS updates for iPhones and iPads. It looks like Samsung is also planning to offer longer software and security support with their smartphones.
Android Headlines has reported that Samsung is reportedly planning to offer seven years of software update with its upcoming Galaxy S24 series smartphones. As of now, Samsung commits to four major Android updates for its flagship and select mid-range devices. While Samsung hinted at the possibility during an interview with SamMobile at its developer conference, it hasn’t confirmed anything officially as of now.
The upcoming Galaxy S24 series, slated to be unveiled on January 17, is expected to be the first smartphones from the company to offer the extended software support.
According to Android Headlines, Samsung’s flagship could break the mold by receiving updates for an unprecedented seven years. However, it remains unconfirmed whether this extended support pertains solely to security updates or Android, One UI and feature updates.
The anticipation is not just about new devices. It is expected to extend to the existing Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 as well. Samsung’s shift from a two-major OS upgrade policy to three and subsequently four upgrades included both new and older devices. The question now looms: will Samsung extend this courtesy to the existing lineup, given the gravity of a seven-year commitment to software updates?
Meanwhile, Samsung is expected to make several new announcements at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The most important announcement is expected to be the Galaxy S24 series which includes Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Ultra. Apart from that, the major highlight of these phones are expected to be the AI-based features and changes.
Android Headlines has reported that Samsung is reportedly planning to offer seven years of software update with its upcoming Galaxy S24 series smartphones. As of now, Samsung commits to four major Android updates for its flagship and select mid-range devices. While Samsung hinted at the possibility during an interview with SamMobile at its developer conference, it hasn’t confirmed anything officially as of now.
The upcoming Galaxy S24 series, slated to be unveiled on January 17, is expected to be the first smartphones from the company to offer the extended software support.
According to Android Headlines, Samsung’s flagship could break the mold by receiving updates for an unprecedented seven years. However, it remains unconfirmed whether this extended support pertains solely to security updates or Android, One UI and feature updates.
The anticipation is not just about new devices. It is expected to extend to the existing Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 as well. Samsung’s shift from a two-major OS upgrade policy to three and subsequently four upgrades included both new and older devices. The question now looms: will Samsung extend this courtesy to the existing lineup, given the gravity of a seven-year commitment to software updates?
Meanwhile, Samsung is expected to make several new announcements at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The most important announcement is expected to be the Galaxy S24 series which includes Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Ultra. Apart from that, the major highlight of these phones are expected to be the AI-based features and changes.
