Google releases March security update as well as updated Factory images for Nexus devices
Google has today released their monthly security update notice for March, advising their partners of new vulnerabilities that have been patched. The announcement of new security vulnerabilities also means that Google has updated their Nexus Factory Images for selected...
Developers can now see analytics for Google Cast apps
Google loves data, and they've announced a new set of tools for developers who have incorporated Google Cast into their apps, with a new analytics tool now available to use.
There's a variety of metrics available in the analytics page...
Huawei Watch getting Marshmallow update from today
Last month, Huawei advised that the Marshmallow update for Android Wear would be coming in the next month. True to their word, Huawei has begun rolling the update out to Huawei Watch, with the OTA link now available for...
It’s now easier to find policies in Google Play Developer Policy Centre
Google's Developer Policy Centre has received a refresh overnight, with Google announcing they've cleaned things up to make it easier to find information like policies, as well as giving it a lick of a Material Design overhaul.
The overhaul was...
Early Android N build shows a navigation drawer
Google is building the next version of Android in preparation for the May Google I/O conference where we expect to see developer builds distributed for Nexus devices. Between now and then, there's going to be changes, but yesterday on...
Samsung begins pushing out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Galaxy Note 5
If you're a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user, you'll be glad to hear that there are reports that Samsung has begun rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to international Galaxy Note 5 users.
The reports, which seem to be coming from...
More Malware detected on Android: What you need to know
It seems like only yesterday we were in the midst of the Stagefright vulnerability which; thanks to some irresponsible coverage from mainstream media, struck fear into millions of Android users. As time goes on and the OS matures, most...
Sony’s Marshmallow rollout will start in March for selected Xperia Z series devices
Sony's hotly anticipated rollout of Marshmallow to their Xperia range of devices will get underway next month, starting with a limited range of devices. The Sony Xperia UK Twitter account has tweeted a date and list of devices in...
Samsung announces Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung has today announced that the Marshmallow update for Galaxy device, with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge first in line to receive the update.
The update will bring all the great features of Android 6.0 to the phones,...
Google’s February 2016 update for Pixel C includes new keyboard firmware
Google's Pixel C is an enigma of a product; it likely started life as a Chrome device, and switched to Android at the last minute, and there's evidence of this throughout the product (the way the recovery/fastboot options work...
February Security Patch for Android has been released – new Nexus factory images availabled
It's February, so that means Google has released a new set of Android security patches that have been found and fixed in the last month. The update also means that Nexus devices still covered by the software update process...
Google announce the 2nd AdMob Student App Challange
Are you a Student? Do you have an awesome app idea? Do you actually know how to make that app? If you can answer yes for all 3 of these questions then Google is calling to you, get your...
Googler advises fix for Bluetooth on Marshmallow will be rolled out in future release
The Bluetooth issue reported by several Marshmallow users affecting a variety of cars has apparently been resolved according to a Googler on the Android product forums.
Since the release of Marshmallow, a smattering of owners of cars from General Motors...
Rumour: Samsung Marshmallow updates for flagships
We know that Samsung are nearly ready with their updates for some of their flagship phones with a leak in November showing their roadmap for rollout. The phones that are due to get the update and we know...
CONFIG_KEYS vulnerability – How vulnerable are you?
A recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux kernel (which runs at the heart of Android) might leave some devices susceptible to exploitation .. though from what we understand, the risk is minimal. For those interested to find out a...