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Google Suddenly Issues Feature Boost To Millions Of Pixel Phones

Dec 06, 2024 - forbes.com
Google has extended its software support for older Pixel phones to five years of Android and security updates, starting from the release date. This means that phones like the Pixel 6, which was originally scheduled to receive three Android updates, will now be fully supported until 2026. The extended support policy, which began with the Pixel 6, has been replicated across the Android sphere due to competition and backlash from within the Android world and from Apple.

The article suggests that the Pixel 6 is worth buying in 2024/2025 if you're okay with exchanging the phone in two years, as it's selling for under $200 on the secondary market. However, a better option might be the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, which will be fully supported until 2027 and currently cost less than $250 on eBay and Swappa. Google also offers high trade-in values for older Pixel handsets when purchasing a newer device.

Key takeaways:

  • Google has extended its software support for several Pixel phones to at least five years of Android and security updates, starting from the date they were released.
  • The Pixel 6, for example, will be fully supported until 2026, potentially receiving Android 16 and 17.
  • The Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro are recommended purchases as they will be fully supported until 2027 and are currently priced under $250 on eBay and Swappa.
  • Google is the only company that will pay top dollar for Pixel handsets when trading in to buy a newer device, with the company paying $450 for the Pixel 6 and $540 for the Pixel 7 when buying the Pixel 9 in September.
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