Lithuanian Outlet Compiles Seven Smartphones With Long-Term Update Support
Lithuanian news portal 15min has put together a roundup of seven smartphones whose makers promise long-term software support, in some cases up to seven years. The article's illustration mentions the Google Pixel 11.
Lithuanian news portal 15min has published a roundup of seven smartphones whose manufacturers pledge to provide software updates for a long time. For some models the promise runs as long as seven years. The roundup is also relayed by la.lv, the website of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze, and is aimed at readers who want to replace their phones less often.
Why update length matters
Smartphones are becoming ever more powerful, but it increasingly matters how long a manufacturer promises to deliver software and security updates. That can determine how long a device can be used safely before a new phone becomes necessary.
Limits of the promise
The source stresses that a long support pledge does not mean a phone will necessarily last that long without problems. Still, regular updates can help people use a device securely for longer.
The article's illustration mentions the Google Pixel 11, but the available text does not list the other models or the exact support periods each manufacturer promises. The full list can be found in the original 15min publication.
