The main topic of the article is the importance of keeping devices updated with the latest security patches.
Key points:
1. Many devices stop receiving security updates, leaving them vulnerable to exploits.
2. Options for continuing to use unsupported devices include installing custom ROMs or being extremely cautious.
3. The best solution is to buy a new phone that is supported by regular security updates.
Main topic: Samsung's plans to update its Galaxy phones to the Android 14-based One UI 6.
Key points:
1. Samsung is preparing to update its Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 to One UI 6.
2. The update is expected to roll out around October or November, following the release of Android 14 in August.
3. Samsung will gradually bring One UI 6 to other Galaxy phones, including older models launched in the past two years.
The main topic is Samsung's software updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip.
1. The updates are over 300MB each and fix 74 security vulnerabilities.
2. Samsung demonstrates its commitment to timely software updates.
3. Samsung is known for delivering updates ahead of schedule, making Google look bad in comparison.
August has seen a flurry of patches released by technology giants like Microsoft, Google Chrome, and Firefox to fix serious vulnerabilities. These patches are crucial as some of the flaws are already being exploited in attacks. While there was no iPhone update from Apple, major fixes were released for enterprise software, including Ivanti, SAP, and Cisco. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixed numerous vulnerabilities, including ones being actively targeted. Google Chrome also issued updates, addressing high impact flaws in V8 and WebRTC. Firefox patched various vulnerabilities, some of which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Lastly, Google patched several critical vulnerabilities in its Android operating system, including RCE issues in System and Media Framework.
Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, with no added One UI features but a promise of the One UI 6.0 upgrade later in the year.
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix two new zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, bringing the total number of exploited zero-days patched this year to 13.
Samsung has started rolling out the beta version of Android 14 (One UI 6.0) to the Galaxy A54 in the UK, bringing new features and a security patch, with enrollment available through the Samsung Members app.
Samsung is set to release its latest One UI 6 update based on Android 14, with eligible devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold series, Galaxy Z Flip series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy M series, Galaxy F series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, and the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro.
Summary: Microsoft's September 2023 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 59 flaws, featuring two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.
Samsung has released the September 2023 security update for its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, in Europe, fixing over 60 security vulnerabilities.
Samsung is set to release a smart ring called the "Galaxy Ring" in 2024, according to an update to the Galaxy Wearable app, with the device expected to focus on health-tracking.
Google has released the September update for its Pixel devices running Android 13, which mainly consists of security patches.
Samsung has released two new versions of its smartphones, the Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and Galaxy XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition, specifically designed for military, first responders, and certain physical jobs, featuring enhanced security measures and rugged capabilities.
Apple has released emergency security patches for iOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS to fix zero-day vulnerabilities that may have been actively exploited, urging users to update their devices immediately.
Apple has released urgent security updates to patch vulnerabilities actively exploited, including flaws in WebKit, certificate validation, and kernel access, which were part of an exploit chain used to plant the Pegasus and Predator spyware.
Apple has released a new security update for iPhones, iPads, and other devices to protect against three vulnerabilities, following a previous update released earlier this month.
The Galaxy A54, Samsung's feature-packed mid-range phone, is receiving an update with the September security patch, providing improved security but no other new features or improvements until it receives Android 14 and One UI 6.0.
Samsung has begun rolling out the September 2023 security update for carrier-locked versions of the Galaxy S21 series phones in the US, offering over 60 vulnerability fixes without any new features or performance enhancements.
Samsung is reportedly planning to release its Galaxy S24 series flagship phone in January 2024, a month earlier than the previous year's release, according to reports from Ice Universe on Weibo.
Samsung has confirmed that it will launch new devices, including the Galaxy S23 FE, on October 4, the same date as the launch of Google's Pixel 8 series.
Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited flaws, with one impacting various software products and the other affecting multiple versions of Arm Mali GPU drivers on Android devices.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ will receive four OS upgrades and five years of security patches, demonstrating Samsung's commitment to providing long-term firmware support for its devices.
The Galaxy A54 5G from Verizon in the USA has received the October 2023 update, which includes the latest security patch and improves Wi-Fi security.
Samsung has rolled out the second beta update for its Galaxy S22 series in the UK, bringing improvements such as icon disappearance, app crash fixes, and the latest security patch, with more features expected to be revealed.
Apple has released an emergency patch to address a serious security flaw that may have already been exploited by attackers, marking the 16th documented zero-day exploit against Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS-powered devices.
Samsung is considering extending its security update support for its devices beyond the current five years, in response to Google's announcement of seven years of updates for the Pixel 8 series, showcasing Samsung's impressive track record of providing timely security patches to over 150+ Galaxy devices and updating over a billion devices monthly.
Samsung is considering offering more than five years of security updates in response to new regulations, potentially surpassing its current update policies and competing with Google's recent promise of seven years of OS and security updates for Pixel phones.
Samsung has expanded the rollout of the October 2023 security update to its mid-range smartphones, with the Galaxy A52s receiving the latest update, which focuses on fixing vulnerabilities.
Samsung is rolling out the October 2023 security patch for its Galaxy Note 20 series, including the LTE and 5G variants, as well as the Note 20 Ultra, across multiple countries.
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks, including privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution flaws.
