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Andromeda was probably a bad misunderstanding/misrepresentation by the headline hungry press. If we look at recent releases of Android, it has taken on the upd
by digi_owl 8y ago
Andromeda was probably a bad misunderstanding/misrepresentation by the headline hungry press.
If we look at recent releases of Android, it has taken on the update scheme of ChromeOS by detaching the Android layer from the Linux kernel. Meaning that Google can push updates to the Android layer without having to deal with hardware suppliers and carriers dragging their feet.
While at the same time ChromeOS is getting the ability to run Android apps.
- StudentStuff 8y agoThing is, if the ancient, unmaintained kernel that said Android layer is running atop is vulnerable, your pretty hosed. Securing higher up in the stack won't do you much good, nor will attempting to containerize proprietary drivers and hoping that that will ensure a secure experience. Running modern kernels and upstreaming out of tree patches is the only reasonable way of supporting & securing these phones and tablets long term in a cost effective, until Google puts their foot down and says "No more custom BSPs", the horrible mess that is Android's security nightmare won't cease.