SAMSUNG is making smartphones last longer with a commitment to continue providing Android updates on select devices for at least seven years.
Android updates allow users to continue enjoying some of the latest features, so this approach will keep devices up to date for longer.
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Most importantly, the unit also offers seven years of security updates, ensuring you’re protected against any bugs or issues that arise.
Ultimately, this helps extend the life of a smartphone, making you less likely to buy a new one – although you still need to take care of it to avoid critical physical damage.
At the beginning of the year, Samsung announced new Galaxy S24 devices with the promise of seven years of operating system and security updates.
And the company has continued the trend with its latest additions, the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
The duo was officially unveiled at an event in Paris on Wednesday with new AI features and some minor hardware upgrades.
Samsung’s much-hyped AI translation tools are no longer restricted to the company’s own apps, announcing that they will work in third-party apps very soon.
There’s also new AI noise suppression so translations are clearer.
The tech giant has also made some improvements for photography lovers, with automatic zoom to detect the subject and automatic zoom to capture the best angle when the Flip is in flexible camera mode.
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And AI-powered portraits can also transform your photos with fun alternative art styles.
Samsung’s seven-year commitment follows a similar move by Google, which offers the same amount.
The company has not said whether it plans to maintain this number in future releases.
But for now, you can wait seven years from the release date on the following devices:
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Who offers free updates the longest?
The more updates you receive, the longer you can continue using your smartphone safely – with the latest features included for free.
Samsung
For the latest premium Galaxy phones launching in 2024, Samsung says it will provide at least seven generations of operating system updates and seven years of security updates.
OnePlus
At the launch of the OnePlus 12, OnePlus committed to at least four years of Android updates and five years of security updates.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi offers a four-year discount on Android updates and a five-year discount on security updates.
Google
For the Pixel 8, Google said the devices would receive at least seven years of support.
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