Google could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updates
Google could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updates
Up to 1TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, and so much more
cross-posted from !googlepixel@lemdro.id
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But they won't. Why would they?
Well they actually did. This is from leaked Google store pages for the new Pixels.Why wouldn't they?
Because doing so is, to people who run businesses, throwing money in the dumpster
Google has one advantage over other Android device makers. They make profit off of the Play Store at a much higher rate than they do from hardware sales. If this change brings more people over from iOS to Android, it will be an overall win for them.
Google makes money from providing service and advertising. It has more to gain from supported devices than without.
Because they don't have a monopolistic position in this market yet.
Because they can say they will, possibly sell slightly more than they predicted. And then in 2 years say that they cannot support it anymore anyway.