During the Unpacked event on January 17 , Samsung confirm theGalaxy S24range would match Google ’s promise to deliver seven class of operating system updates .
Amid all of the niftyGalaxy AItricks announced by Samsung yesterday , the announcement of this palpable benefit for Galaxy user is rooted in years of underachievement compared to Apple ’s insurance . iPhone users have traditionally get around six age of support for new version of iOS .
Samsung ’s policy until yesterday was to offer users a guaranteed four year of Android and One UI update and five years in total of security update . When Google announced thePixel 8range of devices back in October , it raise the stakes importantly for Android gimmick possessor .
Samsung has now matchedGoogle ’s commitment to users , meaning the Galaxy S24 will be support by the latest Android update as far into the future as 2031 .
Samsung say it wants to show its consignment to “ extending the product lifecycle ” and “ to aid users reliably have the optimize execution of their Galaxy devices for even longer . ” So , if you ’re not inclined to buy a Modern phone , you will still be able to experience the good of Android and the One UI port build by Samsung .
It ’s not clear whether the vow will apply to older devices like theSamsung Galaxy S23orGalaxy Z Fold 5 , but the dedication is likely to be from the Galaxy S24 devices moving forward .
Samsung ’s commitment to continue the lifespan of devices extended to its use of reuse materials in building its new phones . The environmental preservation let in using 100 % recycled uncommon dry land materials in the speakers and 50 % recycled cobalt in the battery .
