Google and Samsung are suddenly doing better than Apple when it comes to updates.
We can save ourselves the discussion about better systems or telephones. However, what we cannot avoid is the discussion about updates. For a long time, Apple was very upfront about this, but never commented on whether there really was a guaranteed lead time for the iPhone.
Based on experience, Apple was considered as a manufacturer that provides new updates to its phones for a very long time. Apple has repeatedly advertised and shot back against the competition that most iPhones have the latest software every year.
Due to a regulatory disclosure that is now required of manufacturers in Great Britain, Apple must now for the first time make a publicly visible statement about support times for iPhones. This refers to a period of at least five years from the date of delivery of the respective device.
Apple will definitely advertise update guarantees in the future
So you can say with certainty that Apple has a five-year update guarantee for iPhones, while Google and Samsung have already reached seven years for their top models. So Apple’s situation is worse now. At least on paper.
“Consumers have the right to be informed of the minimum period of safety support when purchasing their consumer electronic device,” criticized A Google engineer described Apple’s previous approach. The US company has not yet shown any transparency in this regard.
I guess Apple will advertise an update guarantee on future iPhones. I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple extends this period in the future and at least communicates with Google. The next-generation iPhones will be available in the fall, so we’ll know more then.
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