It seems amazing how time progresses. It seems like just yesterday that the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL showed us what was possible in Android photography, focusing on using algorithms to improve images.
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Although these mobiles were very influential, their era ends like all the others. In this case, three years passed during which both models received constant updates, but in the end Google decided to turn off the tap.
The Pixel 4 has been discontinued
Today Google released the November security patch for Pixel devices. As usual, it comes with various tweaks focused on closing the security holes discovered in the system. That’s one of the great things about having a Pixel, the continued support for years.
In the list of devices that will receive this patch, for the first time, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are no longer found; therefore, both devices are no longer supported by Google and are considered discontinued.
The Google Pixel 4 will no longer receive updates
Technically, support for the Pixel 4 line ended last month. October 2022 marked the end of the three years of updates promised by Google when the devices launched in 2019; however, these types of deadlines are not always strictly adhered to. On numerous occasions, Google has released patches when it believes there is a particularly serious security bug that could put many users at risk; therefore, it is always possible that a fix for these devices will appear in the future, but users should not expect it.
This news also means that Android 13 will be the last version of the system that will reach both models, and they will not receive Android 14 when it is released next year. If you’re using a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL, now’s the best time to switch phones; From now on it is possible that bugs will be found which will not be fixed.
The Pixel 4a will be the next Google mobile to be discontinued
The next mobile from Google that will end its official support will be the Pixel 4a, but for that there is still a little way to go; until at least August 2023, it will continue to receive system updates.
