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Just checked the wikipedia page today and it says that it's "Unsupported".

When did that happened, isn't it currently the most used Android version?

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[–] ipha@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

As far as I know, google doesn't have an official policy on how long they provide security updates, but it has pretty consistently been 3 years after release.

The only reason old versions are still in use is that most vendors release a phone, give it the bare minimum number of updates, then abandon it when next years shiny new model comes out.

[–] moose@reddthat.com 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Meanwhile, in 2023, iPhones from 2018 still get the latest iOS. And iPhones from 2015 are still getting security patches.

[–] NightOwl@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago

Once iOS gets side loading and Foss app stores pop up I will probably jump ship.