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Decision factorPixel 8Google · GKWS6iPhone 15Apple · A2846
StatusSupportedStatus unknown
Final security-support dateOct 2030Not announced in reviewed evidence
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)Not separately verifiedSep 2028 · A3090 · United Kingdom
OS supportOct 2030Final major-iOS update date not announced in the reviewed evidence.
End of saleNo approved model-specific dateNo approved model-specific date
Cloud-service endNo approved model-specific dateNo approved model-specific date
Latest documented versionAndroid 17 · CP3A.260905.009iOS 26.6.2
Update cadenceCadence not documented — not inferred from end date.Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date.
EvidenceB · Policy-derivedA · Official release and identity evidence
Record scopeNorth America mmWaveUnited States, Puerto Rico
Recall screeningNo exact match · Sep 2026No exact match · Sep 2026
RepairabilityiFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 6/10iFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 7/10; Apple battery cycle design target (Manufacturer policy): facts available; Apple video playback estimate (Manufacturer specification): facts available; Apple post-sale parts and service policy (Worldwide policy with regional availability caveat): facts available
Replacement planningKeep automatic updates enabled and review this record after major Android releases.Back up your iPhone and open Settings → General → Software Update. Compare the exact model and installed version with the official release history; a minimum support period is not a replacement deadline.

Google Pixel 8

GKWS6 · North America mmWave

Status
Supported
Final security-support date
Oct 2030
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)
Not separately verified
OS support
Oct 2030
End of sale
No approved model-specific date
Cloud-service end
No approved model-specific date
Latest documented version
Android 17 · CP3A.260905.009
Update cadence
Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date.
Evidence
B · Policy-derived
Record scope
North America mmWave
Recall screening
No exact match · Sep 2026
Repairability
iFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 6/10
Replacement planning
Keep automatic updates enabled and review this record after major Android releases.

Apple iPhone 15

A2846 · United States, Puerto Rico

Status
Status unknown
Final security-support date
Not announced in reviewed evidence
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)
Sep 2028 · A3090 · United Kingdom
OS support
Final major-iOS update date not announced in the reviewed evidence.
End of sale
No approved model-specific date
Cloud-service end
No approved model-specific date
Latest documented version
iOS 26.6.2
Update cadence
Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date.
Evidence
A · Official release and identity evidence
Record scope
United States, Puerto Rico
Recall screening
No exact match · Sep 2026
Repairability
iFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 7/10; Apple battery cycle design target (Manufacturer policy): facts available; Apple video playback estimate (Manufacturer specification): facts available; Apple post-sale parts and service policy (Worldwide policy with regional availability caveat): facts available
Replacement planning
Back up your iPhone and open Settings → General → Software Update. Compare the exact model and installed version with the official release history; a minimum support period is not a replacement deadline.

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