Google extends software support for Pixel phones to a full seven years

Google has committed to providing seven full years of software support for it's Pixel phones, the company announced Wednesday during its Made by Google event. That might not be all that exciting to shoppers, at least compared to new hardware or OS features, but it puts Google well ahead of the competition -- and may ultimately be a boon for both consumers and the environment. Previously, Google's policy on updates to support its phones was five years (at least for the Pixel 6 and later), which i...