> support it's SOCs for more than a couple of years That works, even works well, as long as device makers feel that supporting SOCs for a limited period helps

> support it's SOCs for more than a couple of years That works, even works well, as long as device makers feel that supporting SOCs for a limited period helps them sell more phones. Apple has changed the rules of the game by supporting its devices for longer -- and as phone upgrades become more infrequent due to plateauing technology, I think device makers will realize this. Samsung has already committed to supporting recent Galaxy devices for at least 4 years -- at least with security updates[1]. I suspect this was also because they found that their extremely short-sighted prior policy re security updates encouraged corporate phone procurers to ditch Samsung and go with Apple. [1] https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/22/22295639/samsung-galaxy-device-2019-four-years-security-updates https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/22/22295639/samsung-galaxy-d...