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Guides and explainers about which phones and gadgets still get updates, and what to do when support ends.
Which Used or Refurbished Phone Should You Buy in 2026? (Ranked by Updates Left)
A cheap used phone is only cheap if it still gets security updates. Here are the refurbished Pixels, Galaxys and iPhones with the most years of support left, and the ones to skip.
Can My PC Run Windows 11? How to Check (2026)
Windows 11's official requirements, how to check with PC Health Check, the TPM 2.0 and CPU rules, and what to do if your PC fails.
Chromebook Auto-Update Expiry: How to Check Yours
Chromebooks now get 10 years of updates from platform release. Here's how to check your Chromebook's update date in Settings or on Google's list.
Is the Galaxy S21 FE Still Supported? (October 2026)
Yes, but only just. The Galaxy S21 FE is on Samsung's quarterly security update list, its last major update was One UI 8 (Android 16), and Samsung's five-year promise points to an end around early 2027.
Is the Galaxy S21 Still Supported? (2026 answer)
No. Samsung ended regular updates for the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra in early 2026. Here's what that means, and why the S21 FE is different.
Is the iPhone 11 Still Supported in 2026?
Yes. The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max run iOS 27 (latest: iOS 27.0.1, 28 Sep 2026). It's now the oldest iPhone on Apple's list, so iOS 28 could drop it.
Is the iPhone X Still Supported in 2026?
Partly. The iPhone X stopped at iOS 16 and won't get new features, but Apple was still shipping iOS 16 security fixes for it in 2026: iOS 16.7.16 arrived in May 2026.
Is the iPhone XR Still Supported in 2026?
Partly. iOS 26 and 27 dropped the iPhone XR, so it's stuck on iOS 18, but Apple still ships iOS 18 security fixes: iOS 18.7.10 arrived in August 2026.
Is the Pixel 6 Still Supported? (October 2026 answer)
Not for much longer. Google's guaranteed updates for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro end in October 2026, and the October 2026 patch is expected to be the last one.
Is the Pixel 7 Still Supported? (October 2026 answer)
Yes, for one more year. Google guarantees the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro updates until October 2027, and the Pixel 7a until May 2028. All three got the October 2026 update.
Is Windows 10 Still Supported? (October 2026)
Windows 10 support ended on 14 October 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates now run to 12 October 2027. Here's what that means and your options.
When Does the Galaxy S20 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)
It already has. Samsung ended updates for the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra in April 2025 and for the S20 FE in November 2025. Here's what that means and what to buy instead.
When Does the Galaxy S22 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)
The Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra are on quarterly security updates and are expected to lose support around February 2027. One UI 8 (Android 16) is their last major update.
When Does the Galaxy S23 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)
Not yet. The S23, S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE get monthly patches. One UI 9 is the last big upgrade; security runs to about 2028 (our estimate).
When Does the Galaxy S24 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)
Not for years. The S24, S24+, S24 Ultra and S24 FE get monthly patches and One UI 9 now. Samsung promises 7 years, so about 2031 (our estimate).
When Does the iPhone 12 Stop Getting Updates? (October 2026 answer)
Not yet. The iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max all run iOS 27, Apple's newest version. Apple publishes no end date, but its track record suggests about a year or two of new versions and several years of security fixes.
When Does the iPhone 13 Stop Getting Updates? (October 2026 answer)
Not yet. The iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max all run iOS 27, Apple's newest version. Apple publishes no end date, but its track record suggests years of updates are still left.
When Does the iPhone SE (2022) Stop Getting Updates? (October 2026 answer)
Not yet. The iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022) runs iOS 27, Apple's newest version. Apple publishes no end date, but its track record suggests a year or two more of new versions and security fixes until around 2030.
When Does the Pixel 8 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)
October 2030 for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, May 2031 for the Pixel 8a. Google guarantees 7 years of Android and security updates, and they're all on Android 17 now.
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