5 reasons why long-term support isn't as important as fast Android updates
Long-term support may be a promise with compromises
Android manufacturers waste no time bragging about how long they'll provide software updates for their new phones. In the last year or two, companies like Google and Samsung have promised seven years of Android OS upgrades and security updates for their flagship devices. That's huge progress from a decade ago when most manufacturers offered two years of major OS updates, and Apple was miles ahead, offering software support for five or more years.
