The Android security problems are well known. But if this is a big problem, greater still is the lack of OS update by manufacturers.
With new and serious problems to beat them at the door, Google has now decided to release monthly updates safety and Samsung decided to follow in his footsteps.
Currently one of the major problems affecting the Android is the lack of support from manufacturers for solving security problems that have emerged.
Even if the Google Android put in the necessary solutions , they end up not getting to users, thus having a null effect in solving problems.
To show the way forward to Google decided now launch monthly security updates to ensure that its Nexus devices are protected from the problems that are being found.
Nexus devices have always Been Among the first Android devices to receive platform and security updates. From this week on, Nexus devices will receive regular OTA updates each month focused on security, in addition to the usual platform updates.
The first update will come in Nexus devices in the coming days, solving the problem that exists with the MMS, the known Stagefright. Google had controlled the problem and a solution, now going to apply it.
In addition to releasing updates for their equipment, Google will also provide these corrections to their partners to make them reach their equipment.
Who said it will follow the same line of monthly updates, to address and resolve security issues, was Samsung.
Also concerned about the recent Android security flaws, the South Korean company wants to keep its users protected and so decided to create and launch updates to resolve any problems that arise.
The words of Dong Jin Koh, Vice President of Samsung Electronics and express the company wants and how they will work in the future.
With the recent security issues, we Have Been rethinking the approach to getting security updates to our devices in a more timely mannered. Since we are constantly exploited in new ways software, Developing a fast response process to deliver security patches to our devices is critical to keep Them protected. We believe que this new process will vastly Improve the security of our devices and will aim To provide the best mobile experience possible for our users.
The way these updates will be released is still It is studied by Samsung, which for now can only indicate that these updates will soon begin to flow.
This is a way of Google and Samsung keep their equipment up to date. Will be a minimum of equip that will be covered, but it is a first step to solve one of the biggest Android problems.
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