Google has begun updating the Nexus 6 to Android 7.1.1…again
After halting the update to Android 7.1.1 and then downgrading owners of the Nexus 6 to Android 7.0 in March, Google has surprised us all and begun pushing an Android 7.1.1 update to the Nexus 6.
At least one Ausdroid...
Optus is testing a Nougat update for the Galaxy S6/S6 edge to rollout in...
Good news Optus Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge owners, your Nougat (Android 7.0) update is currently in testing with release expected next month.
Samsung began the rollout of Nougat to the S6/S6 Edge globally in March so this isn't...
August Security Bulletin as well as OTA Updates and Factory images for supported Nexus/Pixel...
Google has released their monthly security bulletin, releasing fixes in the form of updates for their supported Nexus and Pixel devices at the same time.
The August update patches a number of different reported vulnerabilities affecting media framework, libraries, the...
Xiaomi Mi Box Fix For Failed July 2017 Marshmallow Update
Xiaomi's Mi Box Android TV streamer is a popular option for people who want to watch Netflix, Youtube etc but don't have a Smart TV with these apps built-in.
A few days ago Xiaomi released an Android System update...
Android O Developer Preview arrives almost complete – Full release coming soon
Google has this morning released the final preview of Android O - Developer Preview 4 - advising that the official release of Android O is coming soon!
For developers, Google is calling this essentially Release Candidate 1 so this is...
Samsung announces Bixby Voice is now available on the Galaxy S8/S8+ in the US
Almost a full three months after the initial launch, Samsung has today announced that after a beta trial, the Bixby Voice component of their virtual assistant is now available for everyone in the US for people using the Galaxy...
Android Wear 2.0 update for the Asus Zenwatch 3 finally starting to rollout
It's here! It's really here. Asus has advised that the long awaited Android Wear 2.0 update for the Zenwatch 3 is finally rolling out - and even better, someone has captured the OTA link if you want to sideload...
Nougat update now rolling out to HTC 10 on Telstra
The delayed Nougat update for Telstra customers with the HTC 10 is now rolling out to customers HTC Australia has announced today.
Though listed on the Telstra CrowdSupport website with an 'Estimated Available Date' of 12th of July, the welcome...
Google looking to bring Always-On Ambient Display to Pixel phones
When Google brought Ambient Display to Nexus devices everyone loved it. Google were not the first to use an Ambient Display-type feature but that hasn't stopped them developing their implementation such that it improved enough to make the cut...
Kogan surprises us all and updates an Android device – Agora 6+ Nougat update...
In a surprise twist, belying their history with updates, Australian online electronics retailer Kogan has begun rolling out an Android update.
The Kogan Agora 6+ is the first Agora branded device we've seen receive an update, with Ausdroid reader...
Asus has finally announced dates for the Android Wear 2.0 rollout for the ZenWatch...
The protracted rollout of Android Wear 2.0 has been a frustrating experience for Asus ZenWatch 2 and ZenWatch 3 owners, but the company has apparently finally confirmed dates for the watches to receive their updates.
The update on timeframe was...
Google releases July Security patch for Android – Nexus and Pixel OTA and Factory...
July 4th in the US is over, and that means Google is back on track and has released the July security patches for Android, including OTA and Factory images for supported Nexus and Pixel devices.
As usual, Google has...
Android Wear update for Asus Zenwatch 2 and 3 delayed yet again
It's now over a year since Google first announced Android Wear 2.0, and almost 5 months since it was officially released, but Asus customers are still no closer to receiving the update.
The Asus ZenWatch 2 and ZenWatch 3 are...
Samsung releases update for Galaxy S8 including option to hide navigation bar
Over the weekend, Samsung has released a new software update for its Galxy S8 line of handsets, which brings a couple of new features and inclusions. The most noticeable feature is the ability to selectively hide the navigation bar,...
Sony Android TV owners seeing Nougat update
Hot on the heels of updating their range of embedded Bravia Android TV sets to Marshmallow, Sony is pushing ahead with a Nougat rollout heading to selected TVs.
Thanks to regular Ausdroid reader @mr_bouza we're aware that at minimum, Sony's...