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While the Pixel 6 ushered in three years of major Android OS version updates and an additional two for security patches, that’s still nowhere near the longevity of the iPhone. Google hopes to change that on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro with noticeably more OS updates.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes but will the hardware still work after that time?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven't had any issues with the hardware

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've had issues with the Nexus 6P, Pixel 2, and Pixel 4a. All have had connectivity issues with either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi after 2 years. I assume the antennas that wrap around the outside are getting damaged in my pocket or something else.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Cool, I haven't though