One Billion Android Phones At Risk

[Bambino]

Older phones don't get OS security updates.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51751950

[JamieB14]

Was literally just going to post this 😂

I just hope the manufacturers of the devices provide security patches for those with older versions of Android OS

[Anonymous]

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@JamieB14 wrote:
Was literally just going to post this 😂

I just hope the manufacturers of the devices provide security patches for those with older versions of Android OS

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As if.. They want you to fork out for a new one..good job they're cheap as chips!

(Apple ftw)

[jonsie]

I have two older phones and a tablet that no longer get updates. There's always some sort of scare going around about Android. Just saying...

[Bambino]

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@Anonymous wrote:
As if.. They want you to fork out for a new one..good job they're cheap as chips!

(Apple ftw)

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Whilst there are many middle and lower end Android phones that are inexpensive, I'd hardly call the price of a new Samsung or Sony, or even Motorola and Huawei high end phones 'cheap as chips' @Anonymous 

I do understand the built in obsolesence in order to get consumers to upgrade, but there are many people who just get comfortable with what they own, and have no need for the 'latest and greatest'.

I don't think there would be any harm in Android at the very least issuing security updates for some of the not so old OS's maybe going back 4 or 5 years? 

[Anonymous]

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@Bambino wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:
As if.. They want you to fork out for a new one..good job they're cheap as chips!

(Apple ftw)

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Whilst there are many middle and lower end Android phones that are inexpensive, I'd hardly call the price of a new Samsung or Sony, or even Motorola and Huawei high end phones 'cheap as chips' @Anonymous 

I do understand the built in obsolesence in order to get consumers to upgrade, but there are many people who just get comfortable with what they own, and have no need for the 'latest and greatest'.

I don't think there would be any harm in Android at the very least issuing security updates for some of the not so old OS's maybe going back 4 or 5 years? 

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£100-£150 will get you a perfectly adequate Android phone, with a few years worth of updates. (I tried an A10 the other day and was pleasantly surprised) 

And it's alright Android being updated but then you have get app makers to do the same.. and they won't.  So what's the point.. none? (We'll have to agree to disagree)

and if people want to risk losing their hard earned cash / personal details because they refuse to keep up with technology then more fool them.. I lock my door at night because I want to feel secure, it doesn't mean I am secure, but it lessens the chances.. the same with a phone no?

[Anonymous]

My Xperia L1 runs out of 24 month contract in June when I would usually just upgrade at the O2 store in Skipton - £200 ish

I am not driven to buy the most recent have to have in anything in my life really

I am just not made that way 

[Bambino]

I'm not disagreeing with you, @Anonymous. I'm just saying that an A10 might be inexpensive, but a new S20 is most definitely not.

[Anonymous]

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@Bambino wrote:

I'm not disagreeing with you, @Anonymous. I'm just saying that an A10 might be inexpensive, but a new S20 is most definitely not.

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I'm with you all the way! 

[Cleoriff]

I really agree with this statement in the article

"It's very concerning that expensive Android devices have such a short shelf life before they lose security support, leaving millions of users at risk of serious consequences if they fall victim to hackers"

Also pleased that I do NOT have any banking apps on my phone at all!!.