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1. kernal+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-10-05 22:58:03
>they hold the record for software updates on smartphones - 10 years for the iPhone 5s

This is such a disingenuous comment. Claiming that it got 10 years of updates because it received a recent security update is not telling the complete story. It's a phone stuck on iOS 12 and Apple chose to release a recent security fix.

The Pixel 8 is going to receive 7 years of OS Updates, 84 months of monthly security updates and quarterly feature drops. This blows the iPhone away.

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2. kkielh+ds1[view] [source] 2023-10-06 13:58:08
>>kernal+(OP)
> The Pixel 8 is going to receive 7 years of OS Updates, 84 months of monthly security updates and quarterly feature drops. This blows the iPhone away.

Now, starting in 2023.

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3. hmotte+kX1[view] [source] 2023-10-06 16:23:25
>>kernal+(OP)
iOS 17 supports 5 year old devices. Those devices will receive updates until iOS 18, so that makes 6 years of OS updates.

I’m very happy that Google wants to compete. Hopefully they will manage to follow through.

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4. kernal+qS2[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-10-06 20:58:34
>>kkielh+ds1
The ball is now in Apple's court.
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