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		lupire on Jan 29, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Pixel 4a's old firmware is gone, trapping u... There is no way Google is making software update plans based on the revenue opportunity for breaking phones that are already 2 years past end of life. The numbers just don't make sense. Users who love 5-year-old phones can easily get a cheap used phone, which are in abundant supply.

ikiris on Jan 29, 2025 [–]

Your incredulity is misplaced. They’ve admitted in depositions this is a basis for decision making like this.

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