- The Microsoft Surface Duo will receive three years of OS and security updates.
- Microsoft’s promise brings it in line with Google and Samsung’s support for its flagships.
Ensuring Android updates well after the launch of a device has been a huge obstacle for some smartphone makers in the past, but this will probably not be a problem for the Microsoft Surface Duo.
Microsoft confirmed to Android Authority that its new foldable device “will be supported with OS and security updates for three years.” That’s a solid promise as this is Microsoft’s first real Android device, but perhaps less so if you keep in mind that this device costs $ 1,399.
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However, Microsoft is joining the likes of the Google Pixel series, and Samsung with its Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Note 10, and Note 20 in offering three years of OS support. The likes of OnePlus offer users three years of security patches and two years of major upgrades as a minimum.
Readers have previously told us that they expect at least three years of software support from companies, while some think that five years should be the benchmark. Determining how expensive smartphones have become in recent years, five years of support also doesn’t seem to steep a demand from users.
The Microsoft Surface Duo broke coverage this week, launching Redmond’s latest company in compact mobile devices. While the internal and price of the device can leave a lot to buyers, those who do not need NFC or an outside camera can take some comfort in Microsoft’s commitment to software updates.
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