[Update] Samsung sued for … free update … – PC World

Samsung is the largest maker of smartphones in the world. Perhaps
 also because often must measure criticized by consumers.
 But it is hard to deny that in some cases concern
  not showing off their exemplary support
 Mobile and not known for rather rapid renovation
 operating system.

In the Netherlands, on this decided to look into The country’s
 consumer protection agency – Consumentenbond. The organization filed
 just in court lawsuit against Samsung phones .
 Motive for doing so was not the fact that users of smartphones
 Korean giant can not even play with new features
 Android Marshmallow. It is rather that of and the case
 the lack of updates, they become vulnerable to hackers
 who use older versions of unpatched Android vulnerabilities
 security.

The consumer protection agency demands that Samsung
 directly inform customers about how long the support will be
 each device. Besides wants
  maker began to finally provide important
 Updates. Some time ago, Google has committed to
 updating Nexus smartphone series each month. Same
 I do have a Samsung, but so far to fulfill its promise
 he was doing rather poorly.

We do not know yet if the case comes to trial, and if so, what
 It will have an impact on the attitude of Samsung around the world. It is certain
 One: we want quick and regular updates of our
 phones.

Update: Samsung
 He sent to the editor your position on this issue. Here
 It:

“Samsung realizes that its success
 It depends on user confidence in her, as well as to
 delivered its products and services. In a relationship
 with this in recent months taken a number
 commitments to provide better information to users
 on security issues, as well as
 actions taken by us on those issues.
 Data security is our highest priority and all
 the day we make every effort to ensure that marketed by
 Our devices and data in these devices are
 safe. “ – Olaf Krynicki, Spokesperson Samsung
 Electronics Poland.

Of course, remember that you are only lawsuit that about
 no way prejudge. But on we will look at.

In the video below you look at the guide, which
 you will learn how to save flooded with phone:

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