Google’s seven-year Pixel update promise is historic — or meaningless (The Verge)

Google picks who gets features.

Google has promised seven years of OS upgrades, security updates, and feature drops for its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Despite the same hardware, Pixel 8 is missing features exclusive to Pixel 8 Pro, raising questions about Google's long-term commitment to parity among devices.
Google spokesperson Matthew Flegal stated that not all updates will be available for every phone, without specifying the limitations.
One feature exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro, Video Boost, is cloud-based, indicating that the exclusivity is economically motivated, not hardware-limited.
Author questions the true value of Google's seven-year promise and argues that Android OS versions are becoming less significant as updates occur independently.

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Btw, Fairphone promises 8 years, aims for 8-10 years of support (software and hardware (repair parts)) for their new Fairphone 5.
- Fairphone is going to be my next phone although likely to be second hand, as all the phones I have used to date. Recycle, recycle and recycle is my motto.