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- Qualcomm has revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be supported with eight years of Android OS updates.
- This should make life easier for brands who want to support their phones for as long as possible.
- This doesn’t mean all Snapdragon 8 Elite phones will get eight years of Android OS updates, though.
Update, October 23, 2024 (03:07 PM ET): Qualcomm has gotten to back to Android Authority regarding our inquiry into this extended software support, and points to SVP Chris Patrick’s comments during the conference’s keynote address:
I am thrilled to announce that starting with Snapdragon 8 Elite, we are now offering 8 years of software support as well as 8 versions of Android support. This is remarkable as it is the longest available in the market today. This support will not only promote device longevity and sustainability, but it also gives consumers confidence that the device they purchase today will have the most up-to-date software and security for nearly a decade.