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Qualcomm and Google just announced a major update to Android updates

Devices with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 8, and 7 series are among the chosen ones.

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)However, Qualcomm adds that the OEM decides whether or not a specific device will come with the extended updates. "We are raising the bar, providing more flexibility for our OEMs and ultimately enhancing user experiences," said Chris Patrick, Qualcomm senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets. Qualcomm Technologies will continue to work with OEMs on their software support needs for legacy platforms across our product lines," the presser added.

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