Google has officially confirmed that the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will get Android updates for the next three years. This is one year more than the original Pixel phones. To remind you, earlier the Google Store listing of Pixel 2 phones mentioned that they will get Android software updates for three years, but at that time it was not known if it was an error or for real.
However now it is official, and Google has updated its support page, to clearly sate the Pixel 2 will get three years of update. This includes both Android software and security update.
According to Pixel phone's support page:
Pixel
2 (2017) phones get Android version updates for at least 3 years from
when the device first became available on the Google Store. After 3
years, we can’t guarantee more updates
Pixel
(2016) phones get Android version updates for at least 2 years from
when the device first became available on the Google Store. After 2
years, we can’t guarantee more updates.
If Google continues to release Android updates at the same pace and schedule, then Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL will get Android P in 2018, Q in 2019 and R in 2020. This will be the first time a phone will support four version of Android operating system on the same device. This also makes the Pixel 2 phones more attratctive Android phones, because other OEMs like Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC only offer two years of OS update, and that too they take time to push the update. The
one year extension may have something to do with Project Treble.
Google's aim here is to push regular OS updates to its phones, just like
Apple, which rolls out all major iOS update to most of its iPhones. Source | Via
Google's next gen Pixel phones will break cover on October 4, and we already have an idea of what to expect from these devices. For instance, the smaller Pixel 2 will be built by HTC and feature HTC U11 like-squeeze function called Active Edge and Stereo speakers, but ditch the headphone jack, while the bigger Pixel 2 XL will be manufactured by LG, and flaunt a near bezel-less design. Also both are expected to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and pack 4GB RAM and single camera. Now DroidLife has shared press renders of the Pixel 2 phones, along with details regarding pricing, color versions and storage models.
According to the source, the HTC made Pixel 2 will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage models, and carry a price tag of $649 (Rs. 41,700) and $749 (Rs. 48,000) respectively. It comes in three color variants: Kinda Blue, Just Black and Cleary White.
The LG made Pixel 2 XL will also come in 64GB and 128GB storage models, and cost $849 (Rs. 54,500) and $949 (Rs. 60,990) respective. The higher price tag is most likely due to the near bezel-less design, but is cheaper compared to Apple's iPhone X, Samsung's Galaxy S8+/Galaxy Note8 and LG V30. It will be available in Just Black, and Panda-like Black & White mix. As for the design, The Pixel 2 line will retain the same two-tone glass and metal combo at the rear as the first gen Pixel phone, but this time only the camera &flash module are housed in the glass section, while the fingerprint scanner is placed on the metal housing. According to earlier reports the Pixel 2 will have 4.97-inch Full HD OLED display, and the Pixel 2 will have 5.99-inch QHD+ OLED display. Source 1 | 2
Google has locked the October 4 date to unveil its next-generation Pixel smartphones. A dedicated website for the new Pixel devices has also been set called madbyby.google.com, and reads "Thinking about changing phones? Stay tuned for more on October 4". This is the same date the first gen Pixel phones saw the light of day. Google has also posted a video on YouTube as well. The video indicates that the upcoming Pixel phone will not disappoint and have good battery life, more storage, good camera, excellent build quality among others. Like last year, Google is expected to launch two Pixel phones this year. The smaller Pixel 2 will be manufactured by HTC and come with HTC U11-like squeezable frame (called Active Edge). It will ditch the 3.5mm audio jack, instead have stereo speakers. The larger Pixel XL 2 will be built by LG, and will boast a bezel-less design, like the LG G6/V30 Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+/Note8. As for the specs, the Pixel 2 is rumored to have 4.97-inch Full HD OLED display, while the Pixel XL 2 will have 5.99-inch QHD OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Both are likely feature Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, 4GB RAM, single rear camera and fingerprint scanner. It will run Google's latest Android iteration Oreo out of the box. Apart from new Pixel devices, Google is likely to reveal future plan of Android One program. Since the launch of Xiaomi Mi A1, it is being said that Motorola and HTC is working on Android One devices.
