I found this, I’m wanting to get a pixel tablet in about a week or so. Title just got me wondering a bit, though it’s probably just a little bit sensationalized

  • Nato Boram@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    For the Nexus 7, you might want to download its LineageOS build before it’s lost to time:

    It’s on Android 11, a huge jump from its last official build on Android 6.0.1.

    And to be fair, this is the reason to get a Google device.

    You know already that all Android manufacturers are assholes and will use planned obsolescence to make you buy a new device, including Google. You can plan accordingly by getting one that can be easily flashed and flashed back to stock in case of problems. That leaves you with one single Android manufacturer: Google.

    And with this in mind, a device that lasted from Android 4.3 (2012) to Android 11 (2021), or 9 years… that’s pretty damn good.