Google and right to repair

[[Google]] and [[right to repair]].

Spare parts

Google’s parts program is slightly more expansive than that of other manufacturers: Notably, it will sell original replacement [[batteries]], which can have the effect of significantly extending the life of a smartphone. It will also sell cameras, replacement displays, “and more,” the blog post says.

– [[Google Will Sell Pixel Batteries, Repair Parts to Customers]]

Software updates

As of the Pixel 6, Google is promising three years of Android updates and five years of security updates, which could see the phones being used into late 2026.

– [[Google joins Samsung in working with iFixit on a self-repair program]]