<ul><li>Qualcomm has announced an agreement with Google to provide up to eight consecutive years of software and security updates for Android phones running on future Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon 7-series chips.</li><li>This initiative aims to bring more Android phones in line with the seven years of support provided by Google's Pixel lineup.</li><li>While phone manufacturers will have the option to offer longer support, eligibility for the updates is not guaranteed.</li><li>While few phones will likely last for the full eight years, this partnership helps in reducing e-waste and promotes phone repairability.</li></ul>

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

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