Google reveals how its 7-year Pixel update promise will work

Recently, Google talked about how its 7-year Pixel update promise will work. The company revealed that the 7-year Pixel update promise was made achievable through partner collaborations, the utilization of Tensor chips, and ongoing testing.

Starting with the Pixel 8 series, Google promised 7 years of OS and security updates. The company aims to keep Pixel users’ devices up to date, recognizing their long-term usage. During a Made by Google Podcast episode, Google’s Seang Chau, delved into the details.

Chau highlighted that fulfilling the 7-year OS update promise isn’t Google’s sole responsibility. Meanwhile, the company has collaborated closely with its partners, including the Android team, carriers, and suppliers to make it happen.

This collaborative effort ensures that testing labs are well-equipped for continuous testing-a critical element in maintaining long-term software stability. Tensor chipset also plays a key role in pushing Google to raise the bar of Pixel software updates up to 7 years.

Google recently made a splash by announcing an industry-leading 7 years of software updates for its Pixel smartphones. But what does this actually mean for users? In this episode, we sit down with Seang Chau, Google’s VP of Devices & Services Software, to break down this unprecedented move.

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