LG has just announced that it will close its smartphone business this year. After periods of uncertainty in which various investors have come under, the decision is official. However this move left users with a Hamlet doubt: how the update policy will work? Will smartphones continue to be updated? In a statement (via XDA) the company answers these questions ensuring a period of future updates for smartphones, even those that have yet to be sold. Let's go clarify.
LG has closed the smartphone wing, it will no longer produce them, but communicates its policy of updates for the future: here are the details
In the announcement of the closing of the activity dedicated to smartphones, LG dedicated a parenthesis for a doubt that would arise shortly thereafter, that regarding Android updates and official support. While no firm or specific promises have been made, the Korean company claims that will not completely abandon its current smartphones. We read in fact:
The current inventory of LG smartphones will continue to be available for sale. The company will provide support and software updates for customers of existing mobile products for a period of time that varies by region. LG will work in partnership with suppliers and business partners throughout the closure of the mobile phone business. Employment details will be determined locally.
Via XDA
A page located on the LG's Korean site provides more details on LF's commitment. First of all, will continue as planned with the launch of Android 11 which however will take some time. At the end of this release, however, some devices will receive the ok to update to Android 12. Which? The company doesn't specify models, but it goes without saying that the list is limited to flagship devices like LG Velvet, V60 e Wing. The company notes, however, that there may not be that update based on “product performance”. In short, all to see yet.
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