I just was reminded of something from tech advisor Kim Komando that every phone owner needs to know: Your smartphone has an End of Support (EOS) date.
It has nothing to do with your battery or screen. It’s the day the manufacturer stops sending out security updates.
Why this matters: Once those updates stop, your phone still works. Your apps still open. But the "security door" between your banking info and a criminal? It quietly stops getting locked. Every new vulnerability discovered after that EOL date stays wide open on your device forever.
The Risk is Real:
• Over a billion unpatched Android phones are being used right now for banking and email.
• The December 2025 Android patch alone fixed over 100 vulnerabilities.
• iPhones are just as much at risk after they stop getting iOS updates.
Even if you aren't ready to buy a new phone today, you should know if yours is a "sitting duck."
Check your device's status here: https://endoflife.date
Knowledge is power! Even if you keep using an older phone, knowing it's past its prime might help you be a lot more careful about what you click.
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