The new terms cover every smart phone launched after 31 January 2018 and at least 100,000 copies have been activated.
According to a previous agreement signed by Google with Android smart phone manufacturers, these companies are obliged to ensure that security updates are brought to all of their smart phones within two years of launch. In addition, Google - according to documents obtained by The Verg - will ask Android phone manufacturers to bring security updates to their new smart phones at least 4 times during the first year after launch.
Although this figure does not meet the expectations of most users, it represents a big step forward compared to what some companies do today that almost forget to launch a leading smartphone a few months ago.
These terms will apply to all smartphones, of which more than 100,000 are sold and launched after 31 January 2018. As of 31 January 2019, all new smartphones must be subject to these new rules.
Manufacturers must correct all security flaws identified by Google within a specified time frame. At the end of each month, all security vulnerabilities reported in the past 90 days must be completed, which means regular repair of these devices. If companies do not comply with these rules, Google may block approval of their next smartphones and thus prevent their release.
