Smartwatch obsolescence on the horizon
Major technology companies, including Apple, Samsung, and Google, plan to discontinue support for software updates for eight of their smartwatch models in the coming period, which puts users' personal data at risk of digital breach. Apple will stop supporting some of its versions after 5 to 7 years from the last sale, with exceptions for newer models. Meanwhile, Samsung and Google will prevent updates to their operating systems on older watches, although security support will continue for a short period. Users are advised to follow important security measures, such as not using the watches for sensitive operations and avoiding automatic connections to Wi-Fi networks, to protect their data from the risks of hacking resulting from the cessation of updates.
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