Following OPPO’s announcement of providing three years of security updates for its Find X3 series, Vivo has followed up with its own related announcement too.
The Chinese manufacturer announced yesterday that it will provide three years of updates for select models in its X series that are launched after July 2021. What this means is that these devices will receive three OS upgrades in addition to three years of security updates.
We always innovate with the user in mind. With this pledge, we are making a promise to our customers that they will be able to enjoy a premium smartphone experience for an extended period and continue to benefit from the latest software features. – Yujian Shi, Senior Vice President and CTO of vivo
The source says that the update policy covers eligible devices officially sold in Europe, Australia, and India. It also adds that those premium X series models not eligible will continue to receive regular Android security updates
It is great to see manufacturers commit to longer support for devices even though it is just a fraction of their total lineup. Software support is an important criteria for smartphone buyers especially those who pick up premium models as no one wants to end up with an expensive phone that won’t be updated at all or in time.
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