Google Pixel 10 software updates: How long will it be supported?

The Pixel 10 and Google's excellent software update promise

The Google Pixel 10 series is here, and we finally know just how long Google plans to support its latest flagship phones. Like its predecessor, the Pixel 10 series will continue to receive the same software update promise of more recent Pixel generations, meaning it will get seven years of OS upgrades and seven years of software updates.

Google has made this a standard for Pixel phones starting with the Pixel 8 series. This is one of the best software update promises in the industry, with other companies like Samsung and Honor also promising seven years of updates.

The difference with Pixels, however, is that they also come with frequent Pixel Drops, which bring a host of new features at least once a quarter alongside security patches. This means that users can expect new features throughout the year, not just when a major Android version drops.

In addition to Pixel Drops and monthly security updates, users will also get Android feature drops, which, like Pixel Drops, add new features for all Android phones, Pixel or otherwise. Pixels also frequently receive bug fixes to ensure that the software remains stable, making these phones incredibly reliable.

This is all thanks in part to the custom Tensor G5 chipset, which enables more advanced features, camera improvements, better efficiency, and enhanced overall performance. With this update promise, Google will support the Pixel 10 series until at least 2032, so if you're the type to hold on to your phones for a long time, then the Pixel 10 may be for you.

For more news and information on Google's latest phones, check out our Ultimate Guide.