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This is relevant to EVs due to needing apps to charge.
It's going to become more relevant over time as phone-car integration continues.
You've probably seen the news today about Android security updates:
I emailed my MP about this issue a few weeks back but haven't received a reply, so now it's petition time.
I have made a petition and need 5 sponsors to get it listed:
(I think once I get 5 sponsors this link will crap out and I'll have to replace it with the live link once the petition is listed)
Click this link to sign the petition:
Petition: Require phones to receive security updates for 5 years
My petition:
Require phones to receive security updates for 5 years
Legislate that phones must recieve security updates for a minimum 5 years after their UK release date.
Over 40% of Android users may no longer be receiving important security updates, potentially putting them at risk of malware, data loss and cyber attacks. Apple typically supports iPhones for around five years, and Microsoft will now continually update Windows 10 for the foreseeable future, having supported previous versions of Windows for up to a decade. People should not have to choose between using an insecure phone and replacing a perfectly good device
It's going to become more relevant over time as phone-car integration continues.
You've probably seen the news today about Android security updates:

One billion Android devices at risk of hacking
Watchdog Which? wants Google to be more transparent about security updates for old phones
www.bbc.co.uk

More than one billion Android devices at risk of malware threats – Which? News
Just over 40% of Android users worldwide are no longer receiving vital security updates, potentially putting them at risk of malware, data loss and cyber attacks.
www.which.co.uk
I emailed my MP about this issue a few weeks back but haven't received a reply, so now it's petition time.
I have made a petition and need 5 sponsors to get it listed:
(I think once I get 5 sponsors this link will crap out and I'll have to replace it with the live link once the petition is listed)
Click this link to sign the petition:
Petition: Require phones to receive security updates for 5 years
My petition:
Require phones to receive security updates for 5 years
Legislate that phones must recieve security updates for a minimum 5 years after their UK release date.
Over 40% of Android users may no longer be receiving important security updates, potentially putting them at risk of malware, data loss and cyber attacks. Apple typically supports iPhones for around five years, and Microsoft will now continually update Windows 10 for the foreseeable future, having supported previous versions of Windows for up to a decade. People should not have to choose between using an insecure phone and replacing a perfectly good device