Google has officially extended the software support policy around its older Pixel phones, including some fan favorites.

Google has announced a major upgrade to its software support policy, extending Android OS updates to five years for older Pixel phones. This move brings the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro,

Surprise! Google just confirmed that the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will receive updates for two additional years.

Google’s latest Pixel smartphones come with a guarantee that they’ll continue to receive operating system and security updates for at least seven years. But that’s only a promise Google has been making for a little over a year, and it only applies to the Pixel 8 and newer phones.

Your Pixel 7 will continue getting OS updates until 2027, while your Pixel 6 will get the latest versions of Android until 2026.

Unlike many Android manufacturers that often fall short of their software update commitments, Google has taken a commendable step in extending software support for its Pixel devices. Initially, the company promised 3 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches for the Pixel 6,