Update & longevity news
The one kind of phone news we cover: whatever changes how long your phone lasts. When a brand extends (or quietly trims) its update promise, when phones reach end-of-support, and when new rules move the floor — each tied back to the PhoneLifespan data.
Jul 20, 2026 · End of SupportPixel 6 and 6 Pro Security Updates End This October
Five years after launch, Google's first Tensor flagships hit their end-of-support date in October 2026. Here's what owners should do before the clock runs out.
Read the update → (5 min)Honor's 7-Year Update Promise Ships to Europe — and Only Europe
The Magic V6 foldable lands with seven years of OS and security updates behind it — but the pledge is attached to where you buy, not to the phone itself.
Read → (5 min)Jul 18, 2026 · End of SupportThe Phones Losing Security Updates in 2026
Dozens of once-flagship phones cross their end-of-support date this year. Here's who's affected — and how to check if yours is one of them.
Read → (6 min)Jul 14, 2026 · Update PolicyEveryone Promises 7 Years of Updates Now — the Fine Print Doesn't Match
Apple, Samsung and Google all headline long support windows in 2026. Read past the headline and the promises stop looking alike.
Read → (7 min)Jul 9, 2026 · RegulationNew EU Rules Force Longer Phone Updates — Here's What Changes
Europe now sets a legal floor for how long phones must get updates and spare parts. Even outside the EU, your next phone is shaped by it.
Read → (6 min)Want the data behind the headlines? Browse the end-of-support tracker →