Zoom To Force App Updates Every 90 Days

Consumer Tech Zoom To Force App Updates Every 90 Days Barry Collins Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I am a consumer tech expert writing about Windows, PCs, laptops, Mac, broadband and more. Following New! Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories.

Got it! Oct 31, 2022, 07:23am EDT | New! Click on the conversation bubble to join the conversation Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Zoom will force users to update their software getty Zoom videoconferencing users will be forced to update their software at least every three months, the company has announced. A recently published support document, as first spotted by The Register , says that users will be forced to update their Zoom software or they won’t be allowed to join or host calls. Those who don’t want to wait for new software to download and install before joining a call will be allowed to use the Zoom web client instead, although that doesn’t have all the features of the full-blown software.

Zoom says the enforced updates are necessary to protect customers. “Starting this November, Zoom will be enforcing a new minimum version every 90 days,” the company’s support messages reads . “This change is in line with industry practices and designed to help ensure that Zoom users receive the latest Zoom features, as well as any privacy and security enhancements we make to the platform.

” The company warns that customers may be required to update their software more frequently if serious security bugs are discovered. “Please note that while there will be a minimum Zoom client version required, we may require additional updates outside of this release window to address additional security or compliance features,” Zoom states. The new rules will apply to both computer and mobile apps.

Zoom Fast or Slow? MORE FOR YOU The ‘Backsies’ Billionaire: Texan Builds Second Fortune From Wreckage Of Real Estate Empire He’d Sold Hong Kong’s Crypto-Friendly Plans Get Mixed Reviews From Billionaires And Industry Players Noah Syndergaard Wants More Than Victory In Game 3 Of 2022 World Series Zoom’s new policy is further complicated by the fact it offers multiple versions of the Zoom client software on Windows and macOS. The Fast version is for “those interested in the latest features and functionality” and provides the latest features as soon as they become available. The Slow track is designed for those who don’t want to update their software as frequently, but instead want a “more mature feature set” that’s been previously road tested by Fast track users.

“Clients on the slow track will likely only see updates every 1-2 months,” Zoom states. Zoom users can choose whether to join the Fast or Slow track by opening Zoom settings and choosing from the drop-down menu highlighted below. Zoom lets you choose Fast or Slow lanes Barry Collins Customers are set to the Slow update channel by default.

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