Qualcomm, Google and Android

Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates
The extended support window only applies to Android devices with the latest Qualcomm chipsets. To start, the eight-year support timeline will be extended to devices running the new Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform,
Google, Qualcomm launch 8-year Android update plan for these smartphones
Google and Qualcomm have partnered to provide up to eight years of Android updates for select devices starting with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on Android 15. This effort aims to enhance device longevity and security with regular OS and kernel upgrades,
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Your next flagship Android phone could get 8 years of updates
Snapdragon 8 Elite devices can receive up to 8 years of consecutive Android updates. Devices using the Snapdragon 8 and 7 series are also eligible for extended software support. Qualcomm collaborates with Google to provide longer software support to its platforms.
Qualcomm, Google Enable 8 Years of Software Updates for Android Devices
Qualcomm and Google announced extended support for Snapdragon 8 and 7-series chipsets this week, meaning owners of supported devices could be in line for up to 8 full years of software and security updates.
Android phone makers now have one fewer excuse to end software updates early
Qualcomm will enable up to eight years of Android software and security updates for devices powered by certain Snapdragon chipsets.
Qualcomm and Google to offer up to 8 years of Android updates
Qualcomm and Google have partnered to extend Android updates for up to 8 years. Google and Samsung have committed to 7 years of Android updates for their flagship and mid-range devices.
Qualcomm and Google Team Up to Bring 8 Years of Android Updates to Snapdragon Flagships
Qualcomms initiative begins with devices using the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and will eventually include future Snapdragon 8 and 7-series platforms.
Qualcomm announces Android phones with Snapdragon chips can now get up to 8 years of updates
Qualcomm has announced that Android devices with new 7- and 8-series chips will now get up to 8 years of suport.
You Will Receive 8 Years Of OS & Security Updates If Your Phone Is Powered By Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset
Google announced a partnership with Qualcomm to extend operating system (OS) and security updates for Android smartphones running on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. As a result, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can now offer software support for up to eight years.
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