Security spots have actually shown an important tool for keeping Android gadgets protected, however Android television OS gadgets are frequently an afterthought in this procedure. With a restored interest in the platform with Google television and the release of Android 12, Google will start launching security publications for Android television OS.
Speaking With 9to5Google, a representative for Google verified that the business will “quickly” begin releasing security publications for Android television OS, similar to it provides for its Pixel smart devices. It’s not completely clear if these security publications for Android television OS will be published on a month-to-month basis as they are for Android. The publication uses to the underlying Android television OS, implying it would matter for both Android Television and Google television gadgets.
The publication initially appeared the other day, as visualized listed below, on the Pixel’s December publication in mistake (which has actually considering that been removed). Because publication, Google referenced 2 security spots of moderate intensity that have actually been repaired in the December spot. That upgrade is now readily available for the Chromecast with Google Television, however has yet to be found on third-party Android television OS gadgets. The repair has actually likewise been used to AOSP for Android Television 12
While it’s uncertain if the general public disclosure of security spots particularly for Android television OS will alter the frequency of updates, it likely will be an incentive for some brand names to accelerate their upgrade cycle. At least, it will offer indicator regarding when Google’s own Chromecast dongle will be upgraded.
More on Android Television:
- Android Television 12 is now offered, uncertain when it’s headed to Chromecast with Google Television
- Google television includes Pluto television to its Live tab, teases ‘more methods’ to secure free material next year
- Google television profiles have actually been postponed, Ambient Mode cards are presenting now
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