Owners of Pixel 6-series, 7-series, and Pixel Fold phones can look forward to a few extra years of OS upgrades than initially expected, As discovered by Android expert Mishaal Rahman And Verified by Google onWhen these were introduced, Google originally promised three years of OS upgrades and five years of security patches for each device, starting from the time they went on sale. but a cool update a help page Confirms that these phones will get two additional OS upgrades, giving them a full five years of OS and security support that “may also include new and advanced features alongside Pixel drops.” That, my friends, rules.
Google didn't have a three and five policy Bad, but this wasn't even the best — After the arrival of Pixel 6 in 2021, Samsung did a better job By offering four years of OS updates for the Galaxy S22. Google got our act together With the Pixel 8, class-leading seven years of OS and security update support was announced. which is great! But you wouldn't blame a Pixel 6 or 7 owner for feeling like they've been unfairly left behind. It seems like Google is filling some of the void by offering these additional OS upgrades, and it's a welcome change.
Of course, 'OS updates' aren't what they used to be – both for better and for worse. Google is pushing to deliver more updates to older versions of Android through its Play Framework. That's great, but it means annual OS upgrades. It's not as important as it was beforeThe company can also provide some special features in expensive or new models, as it has already done. night vision video And zoom outHowever, Google's mention of new features through Pixel Drops for the next few years is promising.
According to Google's original schedule, the Pixel 6 should have received its final OS platform upgrade with this year's Android 15. The curious mind wondered if something had happened When the Pixel 6 series was deemed eligible for the Android 16 beta, and now we know: Pixel 6 phones are on track to get Android 16 And 17 When they become available. not too shabby.