Yep should be minimum 4 years OS and 5 years of security updates. I'll be surprised if it isn't.
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Yep should be minimum 4 years OS and 5 years of security updates. I'll be surprised if it isn't.
Soldato
Is it actually only 2? I ask as im sure when I have my pixel 2 it was getting updates many years after release.
Soldato
Is it really their own SOC though? I thought a big thing on the support was that the SOC Vendors only supported a few years security updates, and this is just a rebranded and modified SOC rather than a proper in house one. If so then the security updates won't be any different I don't expect.
It's an SoC to their spec and their name on it but made by Samsung. If that doesn't warrant longer updates than currently offered I'll be surprised.
Soldato
It could still be an Exynos as a base but the NPU/TPU (The part that deals with machine learning) is 100% Google design. I don't think it will be like Qualcomm/Nvidia just using Samsung's fab, most likely Google did work with Samsung on some parts of the SoC. Still, Google should overall be in charge with updates so 5 years is still possible.
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If it is an Exynos, it still means that they'll be beholden to Samsung for certain updates doesn't it? I'm not sure what Samsung's history is like supporting SoCs past x years is, but I hope that this is an excellent move for Google. I hope it delivers and gives some competition again.
Soldato
You generally get 2 years of OS updates and then maybe another year of security. Although recently that has been changing with some manufacturers saying they'll now give 3 years of OS updates.
Yes this echoes my thoughts.
It'll most likely be Exynos cores but with Google AI, pixels visual core and titan chips. Not a ground up Google SoC but as close as we've ever had..
Semi-custom.
In the future I'm sure it'll be full fat Google designed.
Unless they get bored of chip design 2 milliseconds after the release of the Pixel 6 and divert the R&D money into developing a new messaging app or something.
I hope Google sticks with this.
Soldato
So not likely then
they drop products quicker than people can keep up. I'm still bitter about OG Gtalk.
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That's a good thing; cuts down on needless waste.
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I'll probably be happy if it comes without a charger I've got s draw full of the damn things anyway
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Still they will likely include a cable which for me is the thing that ends getting knackered rather than the charger. Similar to iPhone everyone will probably have a usbc charger knocking around.
Soldato
Having every pixel going I think I have a good 7 or 8 of the pixel chargers
If it's a boggo 18W PD charger then I agree. But if it's the faster and less typical 30W PPS charger then it should be included!
Soldato
Not for me. The charge I currently use is a 65w fast charger that came with my OPPO. When I sell my phone the charger will go with it. Meaning I'll have to buy one if I get a Pixel. That actually creates more carbon emissions as it will require 2 separate deliveries to my house.
Soldato
It's not really feasible to base the environmental value with situations like yours; generally speaking most people who purchase a P6 are likely to have a capable charger already.