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Google releases November Security patch for Android – Pixel and Nexus updates now available
As expected, Google has this morning released the November security patch for Android, with updates available now for selected Pixel and Nexus devices.
There's two releases as per usual, one dated the 1st of November...
New updates for Telstra Nexus 5X phones added to Google’s Factory images webpage
One of the best things about phones from Google is the support each receive. Not only are their timely updates but also you can download them and flash them at your will. ...
Enable the Pixel 2 portrait mode on your 2016 Pixel or Nexus 6P/5X
The camera on the Pixel 2 phones is simply breath taking. One great feature of the camera is the portrait mode in both front and rear facing camera mode. It is far...
Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 is now available for Pixel and Nexus devices
Not long after the Pixel 2 range was announced, Google announced the Android 8.1 developer preview, and we're almost at a final release today with the release of Developer Preview 2. Google says “Near-final system...
Google releases October security patch for Android – Nexus and Pixel OTA and factory...
The start of the month is when Google usually release their security patches and updates for their relevant devices. This month is no exception with today Google releasing the full factory images and...
Google releases September Android Security Bulletin – updates included in Oreo update for most...
The September Android Security Bulletin has been released, announcing all the issues resolved by Google, based on reports from researchers and internal findings.
The list contains, as usual, two levels of patch: 1st of...
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...
Google releases the changelog for 7.1.2
Last night Google posted the OTA files and factory images for supported Pixel and Nexus devices. This afternoon they have now added the changelog for the updates and there are a number of...
Android Nougat 7.1.2 Beta 2 rolling out to users today
Today Google are rolling out a new beta version of Nougat, version 7.1.2 to users enrolled in their beta program. Announced via Google+ and the Android Beta Program community the beta update for...
Google releases January security update for Android – patches for Nexus/Pixel devices now available.
As expected, Google has today released the January security update for Android, with patches released for Android and updates for Pixel and Nexus devices now available.
As with previous releases there's two levels of patches...
Android 7.1.1 final build being rolled out to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P owners...
It appears after an extended wait, that Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P users enrolled in the Beta Program, are receiving an update which takes them from Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 to the final...
Android 7.1.1 update now ready for download from Google – Factory images, OTAs now...
It's December 6th and right on schedule, Google has released the latest Android update to Android 7.1.1 for all of their currently supported hardware. If you've got a Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus...
Google Looking To Officially Add The Pixel Fingerprint Gesture To The Nexus 6P and...
One of the "features" of the new Google Pixel phones is the fingerprint scanner gesture that allows the notification shade to be pulled down with a swipe on the scanner. The Nexus 6P and...
Here’s how to enroll in Google’s Android Beta Program on your Nexus 5X, Nexus...
If you have a compatible handset -- a Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P or Pixel C at the time of writing -- you can be a part of Google's Android Beta Program, giving you early...
Google launches the Android 7.1 developer preview, available for download today
It wasn't long ago that Google announced that the developer preview for Android 7.1 Nougat was coming, and today, it's here. You can now try out Android 7.1 release on your eligible device, and...