Google which is well known for it security as well as encryption of email has recently took cognizance of the security flaw reported in the old default web browsers of the Android which was fixed by September, 2014. Later another bug was discovered which was reported for patch to Google. But Google turned down the bug stating that "we generally do not develop patches ourselves for web browser in Android 4.3 or earlier". However, it did not rule out the possibility of patches by other developers.
Google's decision to abandon older versions of Android has left many devices at lurch. It will increase the risk for exploitation by hackers. Since most people use old devices, the reported bug will increase the security risk of smartphone users.
Android need to move for Long Term Support (LTS)
Android which has created huge buzz when it comes to mobile computing has brought wide sweep to the mobile market culture. The one who doesn't own a smartphone is considered as serious identity crisis. But these developments has brought inherit security risk which each Operating system pose to its users.
With Android release on the way, the new devices are brought down to the category of old devices in the market. With more and more new releases, it would be stuck in recursive loop of development rather than providing support to the users.
Time has arrived for Google to reconsider the Android Strategy. Instead of short new releases, Google must provide a Long Term Support for new Android releases. Any new development will come with its own bugs and so the security risks. In order to avoid exposing users to such risk, Google might chart out a strategic plan for the next release of android with Long Term Support to patch security risk and flaw which would help in improving Android User experience and also will help to create next version Android free of bugs. The present strategy to abandon older version will make dent on Android.
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