Celulares que param de atualizar em 2026: o que fazer com seu smartphone?

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Which smartphones will stop receiving operating system updates in 2026, and what should you do when yours is on the list?

The episode begins with host Marcelo Fischer introducing the topic of smartphones that will cease receiving operating system updates in 2026. He is joined by Canaltech reporter André Magalhães to explain the implications. Magalhães details the three main types of smartphone updates: major annual system releases, minor bug fixes, and critical security patches. He discusses how manufacturers determine update cycles, using Samsung as a primary example, noting its shift from 4-5 years of support to 7 years for recent flagship models like the S24 and S25. The conversation addresses the confusion around Samsung releasing two versions of its One UI interface in 2025 due to Google changing Android's release schedule. Magalhães compares Android manufacturers' policies, mentioning Motorola and Xiaomi typically offer 2-6 years, while Apple provides 5-6 years of iOS updates. He highlights the European Union's rule requiring five years of updates for phones sold there. The host raises listener concerns about app compatibility, and Magalhães explains that apps like WhatsApp still support very old Android versions but may lack newer features. They discuss planned obsolescence, acknowledging both commercial motivations and hardware limitations like RAM and NPUs for AI tasks. The interview concludes with practical advice for users whose phones lose support, emphasizing the importance of security updates and when to consider replacing the device. The episode ends with a news roundup covering Instagram denying a data leak, a 500% surge in humanoid robot sales led by Chinese firms, Grok AI being blocked in Indonesia and Malaysia for deepfake misuse, and Nintendo ending Switch game coupon sales.

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