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Samsung To Push Monthly Over-the-Air Security Updates For Android
wiredmikey writes: Smartphone maker Samsung said on Wednesday that it soon will implement a new Android security update process that fast tracks mobile security patches over the air when security vulnerabilities are uncovered. The South Korea-based maker of popular Android smartphones said that it recently fast tracked security updates to its Galaxy devices in response to the recent Android "Stagefright" vulnerabilities uncovered late last month by security firm Zimperium. News of the initiative is great for Android users. For years, wireless carriers and phone manufacturers have been accused of putting profits over protection and dragging their feet on regular operating system updates, making Android users vulnerable to malware and other attacks. Nexus is also joining the monthly OTA update club.
I'm curious how they'll "encourage" users to upgrade to the latest shiny if the slightly tarnished shiny is still up-to-date...
Android's hardware requirements grow more than fast enough to encourage users to upgrade every couple of years.
No, nobody remembers that time. I remember when Windows couldn't run more than a few days without crashing. I remember when getting a program to work required arcane knowledge and steps bordering on voodoo. I remember when getting a wireless card working on Linux was the realm of super hackers. I remember Sasser.
Stasis is death. Embrace change.
Can they be disabled? Microsoft Windows 10 comes with spyware, ads and automatic updates built in, none of which can be disabled.