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Leaker claims Google is hoping to offer 5 years of updates for Pixel 6
July 16, 2025
We expect the next Pixel device to be theGoogle Pixel 5a. However, that phone will be for budget-minded buyers. After the launch of that phone, we expectGoogleto launch its sure-to-be-exciting flagship series with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Today, we saw a Google Pixel 6 leak viaFront Page Tech. The leak focuses on the alleged specs of the Pixel 6 series. While the specs themselves aren’t too surprising,FPTclaims that Google is hoping to commit to five years of software updates for the Pixel 6 series.
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This rumor ties in with another rumor that Google plans to useself-designed siliconin the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. One of the roadblocks to offering Android updates for more than three years is the chipset manufacturers, such as Qualcomm or MediaTek. After a certain amount of time, these companies abandon older products which makes bringing new Android versions to older devices difficult.
If Google is going to use its own silicon in the Google Pixel 6 series, though, this won’t be a problem anymore. Theoretically, it could offer updates for as long as it wants. However, Apple offers about five years of updates for iPhones (give or take a year), so Google sticking with a five-year limit makes a lot of sense.
We expect Google to launch the Pixel 6 series in October. Hopefully, between now and then, we’ll get some more leaked info to corroborate this rumor.
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