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Microsoft Delays Surface Duo Android 11 OS! Employees on Vacation to Blame?

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Microsoft delays the release of Android 11 OS on its Surface Duo base model. For the past few months, this dual-screen smartphone has been left behind when it comes to Android software updates.  

Microsoft Delays Surface Duo Android 11 OS! Employees on Vacation to Blame?

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Right now, almost all tech manufacturers are already updating their handsets with the latest Android 12 OS. But, this is the case with the original Surface Duo model. 

Because of this, some experts claimed that the delay of Android 11 OS on the dual-screen gadget is another reason for consumers to avoid purchasing this Microsoft smartphone. 

Although this is the case, the giant software developer confirmed that it is already testing the integration of Android 11 on its Surface Duo. But, Google still needs to do some verifications before the smartphone system is integrated into the handset. 

Why Microsoft Delays Surface Duo’s Android 11 OS Update

According to Android Community‘s latest report, the issue could be with the current staffing of Microsoft and Google. As of the moment, employees in different agencies and companies are still on vacation to celebrate New Year’s Eve. 

Microsoft Delays Surface Duo Android 11 OS! Employees on Vacation to Blame?

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Visitors walk past the Android stand at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on February 25, 2019. – Phone makers will focus on foldable screens and the introduction of blazing fast 5G wireless networks at the world’s biggest mobile fair starting February 25 in Spain as they try to reverse a decline in sales of smartphones.

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Experts believe that Microsoft and Google are still short on staff since their employees are also enjoying their vacation leaves. 

But, this is still not the major reason since tech firms are usually scheduling the release of the software. There should be no delay if Microsoft did this since the processes would go as planned. 

If you are a Surface Duo, the best thing you can do right now is still wait for Microsoft’s further announcements before making any conclusion.  

When Will Android 11 OS Arrive on Surface Duo? 

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Don’t Forget Internet of Things Safety on Vacation

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Home is where the ‘smart’ is. A recent study revealed the average American household has 25 connected or Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The number of consumers who have smart home devices connected to their home internet has grown by 38% since the pandemic began. The findings don’t surprise Brad Ree, the chief technology officer (CTO) of Internet of Things solutions at the ioXt Alliance. Nor do they surprise Adam Laurie, IBM Security X-Force Red’s lead hardware hacker. Ree has more than 80 connected devices in his home. Laurie recently found five connected or IoT devices that he didn’t know existed inside his home. Even more, when he looked at the firewall rules on his internet service provider’s router, the universal plug and play (UPnP) was switched on, adding firewall rules for smart devices in his home unbeknownst to him. 

In addition, with the pandemic nearing the rearview window, employees are starting to travel again. This increase also means vacation rental home bookings are up. One vacation home company notes that by the end of March 2021, 90% of its homes in New Jersey and Cape Cod were booked for July. Another company revealed the booking lead time for summer stays at its rental properties is 147 days this year.

Internet of Things Security in Vacation Homes

While renting a vacation home can provide more space for less money, it can also create more attacker opportunities. For example, Ree shared a story about a recent family vacation. He, his wife and kids stayed in a vacation rental home from where he worked for a week. Being the security savvy CTO that he is, the minute he entered the home, Ree performed a port scan to see if anyone else could connect to the network. To his surprise, various past visitors had added multiple firewall rules to the home network. Any one of the rules could have enabled the visitors to remain connected, even remotely. The access also meant if the visitors had malicious intentions, they could compromise Ree’s laptop and potentially his employer’s network.

“You are staying in an open environment,” says Ree. “Don’t assume it is your house. In a vacation rental home, an attacker…

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You May Be Ready for Vacation, But Is Your Phone? – Nextgov

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You May Be Ready for Vacation, But Is Your Phone?  Nextgov

It takes more than making sure you have the right charger and cords to make your devices ready to travel.

“Don’t Plug Your Phone into a Charger You Don’t Own” – read more