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Sony Mobile claims Xperia Z5 family won't receive Meltdown and Spectre patches

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Jan 24, 2018, 1:10 PM

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Sony Mobile claims Xperia Z5 family won't receive Meltdown and Spectre patches

If you happen to own and use an Xperia Z5 series smartphones, you'll probably be disappointed to hear Sony Mobile won't provide a patch for the most recent Android exploits: Meltdown and Spectre.

Although many smartphone companies have already patched their flagships, Sony Mobile has a completely different approach (if any). In a reply to an Xperia Z5 Premium owner, a Sony Mobile rep said that the smartphone won't get a security update to patch Meltdown and Spectre exploits.

The Xperia Z5 Premium will not get a security patch update for 'Spectre' and Meltdown' but you can still protect yourself by only downloading trusted applications from reputable stores and by keeping all apps updated to the latest versions.

Since the Xperia Z5 Premium won't receive the security patch, it's likely that neither of the Xperia Z5 family smartphones will get it. It's unclear why the Japanese company has decided not to patch its handsets against these exploits, but since we're not here to judge, let's just say that it's a weird decision.

source: Sony Mobile UK (Twitter) via XperiaBlog

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.