Google has given smartphone makers explicit instructions stating that if their Android device is popular, they must provide OS updates for at least two years.
This is a simple of saying enough is enough for popular smartphone makers who don’t roll out updates to their users.
According to what The Verge reported, Google’s contract stated that companies must provide “at least four security updates” within one year of the phone’s launch.
“Security updates are mandated within the second year as well, though without a specified minimum number of releases.”
The contract covers any phone launched after January 2018 that has been “activated by more than 100,000 users”.
The move will be welcomed by Android smartphone owners, many of whom do not receive regular updates for devices which are either a couple years old or did not sell well in the market.
The truth is fragmented security has long been a problem on Android, where phone manufacturers will sometimes ignore products as they age or their use count dwindles. Consumers have rarely had certainty that their device would get timely updates, leading to flaws that remain open well beyond when they were identified.
If I may ask, when last did your Android smartphone received updates.
My Infinix Note 5 got an update today…
Good News
Good move.
Not aware if my Samsung s6 edge will still get an update again because am deadly stuck with android 7.0
Hope Tecno will comply with the directive
That’s good
this is really good news
My Infinix Note 5 got an update yesterday. I get an update every month, but twice this month
Best news today
Infinix NOTE 4 definitely sold more than 100,000 units worldwide now ??? ah! God please o!
Me right now ? ? ?
Great news… Timely updates would make our phones more secure and we can enjoy new features
This one go hook tecno and infinix for neck
great news
Best news
Though I always update on my Xiaomi almost every week
Best news ever
Good move even though I feel its long overdue
Tecno is pinned to the conner… Updated my Infinix note 4 three weeks ago…
Welcome development! My gionee Marathon m5 stuck at 5.1. I can’t buy their products in the future.
Nice move. Best news ever
I have been using Android 9 on my Nokia 7 plus since the beginning of this month, i also get security update every month
Thank god ooo
Tecno una don hear abi
That’s a nice one
My camon x pro got an update
Android is struggling for just 2 years, iphone goes more than that.. Imagine iphone 5s getting IOS 12
Great news. But am not sure we gionee m6 users will be getting an update
That’s a good news
Dis an interesting update..
Iphone user dont have anything to worry about
And I believe Xoaomi user too because update always showed up regularly
Others I font own