Google has extended OS support for Pixel 6-series, 7-series and Pixel Fold devices, offering five years of OS upgrades and security patches instead of the originally promised three years of OS updates. This matches Samsung’s recent policies and aligns with Google’s commitment to longer support seen in the Pixel 8 series.
Pixel 6 devices, initially expected to stop at Android 15, will now receive Android 16 and 17, alongside potential new features via Pixel Drops. This move ensures older Pixel phones stay relevant longer, even as Google continues enhancing Android through Play framework updates.
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