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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...
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 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...
You can get 50% off clear and coloured Pixel and Pixel XL cases on...
50% off? Bargain. That's what you'll get if you're in the market for an official Pixel or Pixel XL case from the Google Store at the moment.
The offer is available on both the clear...
Google’s Pixel phones have an end of life date now
Google's Nexus and now Pixel devices are great for their support with software updates making it easy to live on the bleeding edge at times, but that support will end one day and the...
Android 7.1.2 stable update heading to Pixel/Pixel XL on Beta program
After pushing out the Android 7.1.2 update for their devices earlier this month, Google has begun updating Beta users to a stable version via Over The Air update.
The update brings Pixel and Pixel XL...
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...
Toast for the Google Pixel XL — Case Review
I have often been a fan of good looking skins on phones. Several years ago I paid a small fortune for an NFL football leather back for my Nexus 6 and I loved it...
Google Gave Your Pixels two System Partitions, Use It To Deliver Dual Booting!
Google's Pixel phones are good looking, fast, and they're secure as hell. The Pixels not only have extra security and encryption (which complicates custom recoveries immensely), they include a dual partition system for updating...
Google Pixel Product Lead asks for feedback
Google's Pixel phones are great phones and considering the Pixel was Google's first foray into designing a phone, they have done remarkably well. Yesterday, Cnet wrote about the design process of the Pixel which was today...
The Pixel’s Google Assistant gets the ability to control home automated devices
A couple of weeks ago Google announced that Google Assistant on the Pixel phones would soon be able to control home automated products. Today the roll out has apparently begun.
With the update to...
Get a free Daydream View when you buy any Pixel at JB Hi-Fi
If you've been sitting on the fence about getting a Pixel Daydream View combo due to price perhaps the latest deal from JB Hi-Fi may just tempt you. If you buy any Pixel device...
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...