Critically, Samsung also says it plans "to include the Google update in January 2026." That likely means updates by late next month, four weeks from now.

Samsung has spoken about its infrequent delivery of Google Play system updates and has confirmed a fix is coming this month.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 10 with the news on Samsung’s critical update ...

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