Faster Android Updates Coming Soon, Promises Qualcomm

Qualcomm Promises Faster Android Updates While Android updates have gotten significantly better in recent years, they still lag behind in terms of speed, especially compared to the gold standard set by Apple. Qualcomm, the leading chip manufacturer for Android devices, is aiming to tackle this problem by simplifying the update process for device manufacturers. Although many companies have extended the support lifespan for their devices, Google still releases Android updates with a considerable delay compared to other manufacturers. This is partly due to Qualcomm and MediaTek discontinuing support for older chips as they release new models. In an interview with Android Authority, Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm's mobile phone division, spoke about the company's efforts to accelerate and simplify the release of updates for OEMs. He acknowledged that regularly releasing Android updates and security patches is both expensive and complex. “We've…