Smartwatches can easily last seven years; I want software support to match
Flagship phones offer extensive support periods, why not flagship smartwatches?
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It’s now commonplace for Google and Samsung flagship phones to come with seven years of software support. This is great news for consumers and our many readers who only upgrade their devices every four or more years. Some, like me, only really upgrade when those devices stop working. But while this renewed aftersales service push is welcome, it’s largely limited to smartphones; the best smartwatches are devoid of similar treatment.
Smartwatches remain afterthoughts