Summary: Qualcomm has announced a collaboration with Google to extend security and software updates for Android devices powered by its Snapdragon 8 Elite chips to up to eight years. This marks an increase from the previous four-year support, enhancing device longevity and cybersecurity. The program includes necessary upgrades to the Android Common Kernel to enable this extended support.
Affected: Qualcomm, Google, Android Device Manufacturers
Keypoints :
- Smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips to receive up to eight years of updates.
- This support is optional and depends on the OEM’s implementation.
- The initiative aims to improve cybersecurity standards align with U.S. and EU regulations.
- Updates include patches for vulnerabilities and enhance overall device security.
- Google and Samsung are also committed to providing seven years of updates for their flagship devices.
- Apple has committed to at least five years of security updates for newer iPhone models.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/qualcomm-extends-security-support-for-android-devices-to-8-years/