News Summary

• Google offers seven years of Android updates to all Pixel phones launched since the Pixel 8 series (2023) Apple doesn't offer a software guarantee in marketing materials, so the Pixel may seem to be the winner.
• But the real advantage of the iPhone over a same-year Pixel phone may become apparent after several years of use.
• An iPhone 17 may offer a better day-to-day experience than a Pixel 10 of a similar age in a few years.
• But you shouldn't expect all cutting-edge features to work on older devices.