Apple's Swift programming language is expanding to support Android app development through the creation of an 'Android Working Group,' aiming to establish official support, improve compatibility, and develop best practices for Swift on Android, despite existing third-party tools and prior interest from Google.
Fairphone 5, the latest offering from Fairphone, boasts a remarkable 8-10 years of Android support, thanks to its choice of an "industrial IoT" SoC from Qualcomm. The phone features a repairable design with easily replaceable parts, a 6.46-inch OLED display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a removable 4200mAh battery. It is not available for sale in the US but can be preordered in Europe for 699 euros (~$753). The Fairphone 5 aims to break away from Qualcomm's consumer upgrade cycle and promises extended support beyond the typical lifespan of smartphones.