iPhone from Apple is known for its comprehensive software support policies. The Cupertino-based tech giant typically provides operating system updates for five years; some models surprisingly receive extended updates for several more years. Notably, the company never announced guaranteed years of software support.

Until today. New England rules made mandatory Apple announce the minimum number of years of software support iPhone.

Apple approves iPhone software support policy

Samsung and Google announced seven years of software updates for their latest generation flagships, the Galaxyx S24 series and Pixel 8 series. Now, Apple has officially announced that it will provide software updates for at least five years for the first time in history. first shipment date. The delivery date must be the date of first sale of the device. It also confirms that the iPhone 15 series will be eligible for updates until September 2028, which means it will likely get iOS 22.

Apple’s five-year minimum software support policy is two years less than the company’s competitors. However, since the keyword is “minimum”, the company may go beyond the minimum update release window. Apple has done this many times in the past. This doesn’t mean the company will stop supporting the software after five years. The Cupertino-based technology giant does not divide its iPhone models into flagship and mid-range, unlike most Android brands. Every device has the same amount of software support.

Samsung and Google’s seven-year software support is only for high-end flagship devices. Mid-range phones are typically updated for up to three years. So, despite the longer-term support offered by its competitors, Apple still seems to have the upper hand in software support policy.