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March security update rolling out to Google Pixel phones now
Google has begun pushing out its March security update patch to Pixel devices with the update bringing tweaks to the About menu and the ability to schedule update restarts along with the usual additional...
February Android security patches are rolling out now to Pixel phones; others to follow
Google's detailed what's coming in Android's February security patches today, with the updates rolling out to Pixel phones immediately alongside a small platform update.
Pixel phones move up to Android 9.0 (PQ2A.190205.001/2/3, depending on model),...
Google releases January 2019 security patch for all Pixel phones
Google has released its January 2019 security patch update which addresses a number of vulnerabilities on the kernel and system level.
The update is available for all Pixel devices, including smartphones and the Pixel C...
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...
Google’s Pixel C is officially history, and the biggest shame was that it ran...
With news this week that Google's Pixel C tablet is officially finished, it's time to reflect again on the state (or non-existent state) of Android tablets. Considering there are basically no decent Android tablets...
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...
September security updates now available for Pixel and Nexus users — full update and...
Oreo has only been out for a short time but that doesn't stop Google from rolling out security updates to their devices. After OTA updates started heading out to relevant devices yesterday Google...
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...
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...
Pixel C disappears from the Google Store
So the Pixel C wasn't what you'd call a roaring success, either measured by sales or when you look at the reviews it got around the internet. It was more a proof of concept...
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 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...
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...