auto update

Auto update means that a program can receive information from its developers via the internet to keep its code up-to-date. These days, the release of an application [?] doesn't mean the end of the programming behind it; as issues become known, developers are able send out updates to remedy problems.

An update tends to include one or more small pieces of code design to fix bugs, solve security issues, or even notify users that a new version of the program has been released.