Google credits beta testers and Tensor chips for its seven-year Pixel support window

Summary - Google has promised seven years of updates for the Pixel 8. - Google's seven-year pledge is supported by a large beta testing community and the Pixel 8's use of the Tensor SoC for software stability. - Planned obsolescence in tech drives continuous purchases, but longer update cycles may lead to higher individual phone costs over time. Nowadays, making sure that you can use your device for as long as possible has become an important factor when people purchase …