PANews reported on October 21st that, according to DL News, the development team behind Solana's Saga phone announced on Monday that they would stop providing critical software and security updates for the phone, just two years after its launch. In a post on its website, the company stated, "Solana Mobile Saga has reached the end of its support lifecycle and cannot guarantee compatibility with new software or services." The lack of support means the device will no longer receive updates, making it more vulnerable to security threats and potentially causing applications to stop functioning over time. Solana Labs did not respond to a request for comment.

Launched in May 2023, the Saga phone aims to integrate blockchain technology and make the Web3 ecosystem more accessible to everyday users. This phone's launch is a response to the restrictive app store policies of companies like Apple and Google. Created in partnership between California hardware company OSOM and Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, the phone's two-year lifespan is unusually short compared to other phone manufacturers.