Apple will be forced by new legislation in the United Kingdom to offer at least 5 years of security updates for its iPhones
Apple saw it forced once again to make compromises, now from a software update point of view. A UK regulation forced Apple commits to at least 5 years of software updates regarding iPhone security. From 2024, amendments to the Telecommunications Infrastructure and Product Security Actwhose Companies that sell devices with an Internet connection will have to comply with security requirements. Apple already offers fairly extensive coverage, why impose it in this new regulation?
Those from Cupertino must guarantee 5 years of updates on the iPhone
According to UK law, security updates mean “updates that protect or improve the security of a product”. They emphasize “resolving security issues” that can be discovered by both the general public and the manufacturer itself. As part of the legislation, companies must set a period of time during which these updates will be offered.
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Apple has therefore presented changes in this regard, the first “supply” date corresponds to September 22, 2023, specifying that the models presented are the iPhone 15. This means that until 2030, Apple must offer security updates for this series of devices. Generally and h istorically, those of Cupertino do not reveal the coverage times in terms of updates
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According to Android Authority, those in South Korea and Mountain View have themselves offered and guaranteed 7 years of security updates and Android updates. Is it common for Androids to take longer to update? History does not agree with them, they are part of the recent changes that brands have made to be able to compete in the market..
It is worth mentioning that Apple has recently updated its older devices. This is the case for the iPhone 6s and 7, a security update was released just in April and these devices have already existed for more than 8 years. A few years ago, more precisely in 2020, the iPhone 5s and 6 were also updated. These devices were released in 2013 and 2014.
There is clear support from the people of Cupertino towards their iPhone users to keep their devices up to date, and even more, they will provide them with assistance so as not to leave them alone in the face of the threats that arise daily in terms of security.
Other brands may worry about what they’re committing to doing, but they’re navigating waters in which Apple has always been strong. Devices that will age over time will continue to receive updates no matter how many new laws or regulations there are, Apple has been able to resolve these circumstances since ancient times.
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