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Essential confirms 2 years of Android updates and 3 years of security patches for the PH-1

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: May 29, 2018, 3:47 PM

Essential confirms 2 years of Android updates and 3 years of security patches for the PH-1

Although it looks like a second Essential Phone is out of the question for the moment, the company behind the so-called PH-1 smartphone is going to continue to provide timely security updates for the next few years.

Essential confirmed recently that its first smartphone will receive major Android OS updates for two years, and three years of security patches. Since the Essential Phone made its debut on the market back in August, it's likely that Android P will be the last major software update the smartphone will receive.

However, security updates will probably continue to come to the Essential Phone until August 2019. The announcement doesn't really come as a surprise, even if Essential supposedly canceled its next smartphone, as the company is known for delivering software updates quite often.

Despite the fact that the Essential Phone wasn't the success the US company hoped it would be, it's nice to know that the smartphone will continue to be supported throughout the next few years.

Essential Phone

source: Essential (Twitter)

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.

Essential confirms 2 years of Android updates and 3 years of security patches for the PH-1

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