[TheGuyWhoCodes]

This is honestly pretty bad. You either wait a month (or more) for the OS security update, if you are lucky enough that your device is supported.

Or the app could bundle the library, they can push updates faster but then again they could just use an old version and never update like most 3rd party dependencies these days.

[TheHappyOddish]

This is the primary reason why I push the the non technically inclined (grandparents, older friends, etc) in my life to use iPhones. The latest Pixel I believe is now offering 6 years security patched (which makes it an Android leader), but 7+ years is already the standard on the cheapest iPhone option.

The argument of a $1000 Androd phone vs a $1500 iPhone falls over if you have to replace that Android phone 2 more times in the same period.