Google will require OEMs to provide regular Android security updates

The fragmentation problem that affects Android not only means that there are a tiny number of users running the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, but also that many handsets are not patched with the latest security update. This could be about to change. At its I/O developer conference this week, Google announced that its security policies will be changing. While its not clear when this could happen, the company will require some smartphone manufacturers to roll out regular security updates to users. See also: Microsoft says that to text from Windows 10 with Your Phone app, you'll need… [Continue Reading]