Samsung and Google promise seven years of updates, but I’ll be gone in four
Samsung and Google have announced a commitment to provide seven years of software updates for their devices. However, some users express skepticism about the practicality of this promise, citing personal usage patterns and device longevity. The article discusses the implications of such long-term support in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
- ▪Samsung and Google have pledged to offer seven years of updates for their devices.
- ▪Some users feel they will not keep their devices long enough to benefit from the full update period.
- ▪The article explores the feasibility and marketing aspects of this long-term update promise.
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| Original publisher | Android Authority |
| Canonical URL | https://www.androidauthority.com/seven-year-updates-downsides-3668689/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 09:30:59 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T09:32:47.946Z |
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