Google will require that phone makers roll out monthly security updates

During Google I/O, head of Android Security, David Kleidermacher, spoke about the changes that are coming to security in Android P. Of course, the talk started by mentioning the ways that Google has made it easier for OEMs to make updates for their Android devices thanks to things like Project Treble.

As reported by XDA-Developers Google is taking it a step further by modifying its OEM agreements to include revisions that require regular security patches as part of this agreement.

We’ve also worked on building security patching into our OEM agreements. Now this will really lead to a massive increase in the number of devices and users receiving regular security patches.”

There aren’t many more details about these new security patch requirements like: How often will updates be required? When will OEMs need to comply with regular updates? How will Google verify that an OEM is providing regular updates?

Android has made much progress on solving the issue that it’s been facing since the OS’ conception: fragmentation. But with Project Treble and now Google’s efforts to get OEMs to push out regular security updates, Google is certainly concerned to get updates to consumers quicker, and to make sure that everyone using Android is on the latest security patch for the safety of their data.

Android is in charge of its operating system, so it will certainly benefit consumers when these rules are put into place. Google appears to be more invested and committed to Android than ever before. With an improved focus on wearables since the rebranding of Android Wear to Wear OS.

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