Honor just announced some exciting news for its Magic series phones: it’s now offering a whopping seven years of Android OS and security updates, giving it a leg up on rivals such as OnePlus and Oppo. This means your Honor Magic phone will stay up-to-date with the latest features and security patches for much longer than most other phones.
This is a pretty big deal, as many phone manufacturers only offer two to three years of software support. While Qualcomm and Google recently announced that a staggering eight years of OS and security patches would be supported for new devices, Honor’s commitment to seven years is not to be sniffed at.
Why are OS updates and security patches so important?
Your phone stays fresh: You’ll get to enjoy the latest Android versions and features without having to buy a new phone every few years.
- Top-notch security: Regular security updates will keep your phone protected from the latest threats.
- Less e-waste: By using your phone for longer, you’re helping to reduce electronic waste, which is good for the planet.
Honor’s Alpha Plan
This extended support is part of Honor’s new ALPHA PLAN, which aims to transform the company into a leading AI device ecosystem company. They want to create a world where all sorts of devices work together seamlessly, regardless of platform, powered by AI.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re in the EU and you have an Honor Magic7 Pro, you’re the first to enjoy these extended updates. But don’t worry, HONOR plans to offer similar support to more flagship models in the future, including both regular and foldable phones.
So, if you’re looking for a phone that will last, an Honor Magic series phone is now an even better choice for consumers outside of the US. They’re offering great hardware and a commitment to keeping your phone up-to-date and secure for years to come.
“Today, HONOR has presented a bold new vision for a future where AI will underpin every facet of the device user experience. We are excited to partner with HONOR to integrate our technology and power the next generation of AI devices,” said Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute, & XR (MCX), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
“Collaboration is the fabric that weaves together the open ecosystem for AI. We’re thrilled to join hands with HONOR and other industry partners to ride this disruptive wave. We are working closely to deeply integrate Google’s Gemini AI models into HONOR solutions, and create new possibilities for users around the world that were never before possible, while protecting their data security and user privacy,” said Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director, Global Solutions and Consumer AI, Google
Cloud.
But. What will Alpha Plan do for me?
Part of Honor’s Alpha Plan is using AI to perform complex but valuable tasks for you, whether ordering an Uber and booking a table at a restaurant, detecting deepfakes, or upscaling a historical image to a higher resolution. As shown in the videos below:
Image Upscaling
The showcase of AI demonstrations contained in the link below includes AI Deepfake detection and AI Upscale, where HONOR partnered with Manchester United and Snapdragon to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Old Trafford by restoring the hidden detail in historical photos that had been lost in time.
Ordering an Uber
Detecting DeepFakes
The release of the Magic V3, Magic 7 Pro, and Magic 7 Lite in the United Kingdom and Ireland reveals the first step of the HONOR ALPHA Plan with partners EE, Virgin Media O2, Three, Vodafone, Argos, Very, Currys, Harvey Norman, and Tesco Mobile.
These intelligent phone innovations enable powerful new AiMAGE capabilities to enhance
smartphone photography. The HONOR AI Image Engine in HONOR Magic 7 Pro provides AI Motion Sensing Capture, AI Enhanced Portraits, AI Super Zoom, and a growing suite of creative capabilities, including AI Eraser and AI Upscale.
The showcase of AI demonstrations contained in the link below include AI Deepfake detection and AI
Upscale, where HONOR partnered with Manchester United and Snapdragon to celebrate the 115 th
anniversary of Old Trafford by restoring the hidden detail in historical photos that had been lost in
time.
