Samsung One-Ups Google By Committing To 4 Years Of Android OS Upgrades
Hot on the heels of Google's February security patch, Samsung's statement included that both One UI and Android OS on select devices in its Galaxy line-up would be kept up to date for users for up to four generations. The February security patch was the last update that the Google Pixel 3 device will receive. The devices planned for the support are Galaxy S, Z, and A series smartphones and tablets. The method of delivery from Samsung looks to be through partners and its One UI system. In addition to these devices, Samsung also stated that Wear OS and One UI Watch will also receive the four years of updates.
Though the specific devices with this updated support platform are limited to newer models, those not supported will continue their three-year upgrade cycle. The devices that are supported are as follows.
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Galaxy S Series
- S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE
- Any upcoming S devices
- Galaxy Z Series
- Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3
- Any upcoming Z series devices
- Galaxy A Series
- Any upcoming A series devices
- Galaxy Tablets
- S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
- Any upcoming Tab S series devices
- Galaxy Watch
- Watch4, Watch4 Classic
- Any upcoming Watch series devices
"Today we are taking our commitment to innovation one step further with up to four generations of One UI upgrades to ensure our users enjoy the best possible mobile experience for longer." President & Head of MX Business at Samsung said in the announcement.
Okay Google, the ball's now in your court...
