Qualcomm Wants to Bring Longer Android Support to More Phones
Qualcomm is expanding its software and security update support for Android devices, allowing more phones to receive updates for up to eight consecutive years. This includes seven years of Android version upgrades, which will be made available to device manufacturers through Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon 7-series chips. The expanded support program aims to make it easier and more affordable for phone manufacturers to provide users with longer support.
- The push by Qualcomm to extend Android support on more phones could lead to a significant reduction in electronic waste, as devices are able to stay relevant for longer periods of time.
- How will the widespread adoption of this extended support model impact the overall sustainability of the mobile device industry?