Back in 2020, Samsung revolutionized Android updates by jumping ahead of Google in the race and starting to release timely monthly security patches even before they dropped for Pixel phones. For a few years, the company spearheaded the Android update movement, becoming the first non-Google Android phone maker to commit to three, four, five, and then seven years of updates, all while also taking care of its mid-rangers, and ensuring early access to new Android betas was as timely as ever.
Meanwhile, Google has done its best to keep up with Samsung and even surpass it with some update commitments. As confusing as the new beta and QPR release cycle is, it still ensures there’s enough novelty on Pixels year-round.
