Motorola now offers 5 Android OS updates and 6 years of security patches

Motorola makes great hardware, but its software still disappoints. This is according to an article by Android Police‘s Zachary Kew-Denniss earlier this year, and I couldn’t agree more. However, it seems Motorola took this personal, because the Lenovo-owned company has finally decided to join the big boys — Samsung, Google, and even OnePlus.

After years of being the underdog in the software support game, the company is now promising five years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates for its devices. In a statement announcing the Moto G75 5G and ThinkPhone 25, Motorola is stepping into the big leagues, but there’s a little catch: this offer is currently reserved for their business-oriented phones.

Still, it’s a huge win for Motorola users, especially those who’ve watched their expensive phones struggle to keep up in the software department. Until now, Motorola phones barely scraped by with two major OS updates and maybe another year of security patches. But with the launch of the Motorola G75 5G, things are starting to change.

Let’s talk details. The Moto G75 5G, which is actually a mid-range business phone, will get this newfound five-year Android love and a cherry on top — a full six years of security updates. So, if you’re a business user, Motorola’s got your back until Android 19 comes out somewhere in September 2030. Think of it as a phone that’ll age gracefully, like a fine wine.

And guess what? Motorola’s new ThinkPhone 25 also joins the support party, with the same five Android OS updates and security maintenance up until 2029. It’s clear Motorola means business, quite literally. The ThinkPhone 25 is rugged, military-grade, and promises to be as tough on the outside as its software now aims to be on the inside.

But here’s where things get interesting — so far, this promise of five Android OS updates is only for Motorola’s business devices. The everyday consumer is still out in the cold for now. It’s not unheard of, though. Google has always mandated longer support for its Android Enterprise devices, so it’s no surprise Motorola is starting here. But you can’t help but hope that this generous software support spills over to the consumer side.

For years, Motorola has released some pretty stellar hardware, but its software support has always lagged behind the competition. Now that they’re finally putting in the work with extended updates, the dream is that premium devices like the Moto Edge and Razr series will follow suit. After all, if a mid-range business phone can get 5+ years of software updates, why can’t Motorola’s flashy flagship devices?

Motorola has been in the smartphone game for ages, and it’s refreshing to see them start to take software seriously. Sure, they’re doing it for business customers first, but with companies like Samsung, Google, and OnePlus offering extended software support to regular consumers, it’s about time Motorola steps up for the everyday user too.

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