Google’s 7-Year Software Pledge for Pixel 8

Google has extended software support for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro to seven years, promising OS updates and security patches until 2030. The company’s Tensor chip gives it more control over the update pipeline than compet…

This commitment shifts the update race. Google previously offered three years of OS updates and five years of security patches for Pixels. The new policy aligns with Tensor’s design flexibility but still trails Apple’…

Two weeks after Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1, Google released Beta 2 with no new user-facing features. The rapid turnaround suggests the focus is on internal stability ahead of a fall rollout. Pixel 8 devices will eventuall…