Samsung is already an industry leader when it comes to software updates, but it looks like the company is considering taking things a step further. It currently offers 4 years of major and 5 years of security updates for its flagship smartphones. A new report suggests that Samsung is now considering expanding its support for security updates beyond the current 5-year period.

In an interview with SamMobile at the Samsung Developer Conference, Samsung’s Principal Engineer and Technical Program Manager of the Security Team for its Mobile eXperience division revealed that the company is actively discussing how to expand its long-term security support beyond 5 years.

He also mentioned that this vision aligns with Samsung’s goal of supporting devices for longer, and it is also preparing to go beyond its current 5-year support period in light of new regulations coming up.

However, SamMobile notes that this does not mean that Samsung will be offering major platform updates for more than 5 years. The company is only considering expanding its security update support. This means that even if your device does not receive a major Android update, it will still receive security updates for longer.

Samsung is one of the few Android smartphone brands that offers consistent software updates, even to its budget smartphones. Currently, the company manages updates for more than 1 billion devices every month and over 10 billion annually.

The company now considering enhancing its software update game is fantastic news for Samsung users. This means, the devices will be protected for longer against security threats. And it is also a sign that Samsung is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support.

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