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Pixel 3 Isn’t Google’s First “Sand” Colored Product

Kellen October 4, 2018

This morning, we got a first look at Google's new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in what's been dubbed the "Sand" colorway. It looks pink to me, but a reader pointed out that this won't actually be the first "Sand" we've seen from Google. So as a little #TBT, let's...

Google Shares Dates for Nexus and Pixel Telephone, Online Support Cutoff

Kellen June 8, 2017 57

In recent months, Google has tried to make it clear as to how long they will officially support both Nexus and Pixel devices. And when I say "support," I'm talking about Android version updates, security updates, and now telephone or online support. This...

June’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen June 5, 2017 41

Google just posted the Android security update for June 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. So far, we are seeing 7.1.2 files for Pixel and Pixel XL (NHG47N, NJH34C, NJH47B, NKG47L), Pixel C (N2G47W), Nexus 6P (N2G47W), Nexus 5X (...

Google Specifies Dates for Last Pixel and Nexus Security Patches

Tim April 27, 2017 202

In mid-2016, Google provided specific timeframes for when Nexus devices would stop receiving new Android version updates. Today, Google is back to update us again, but this time, for when security updates will specifically cease for all current Nexus and Pixel...

March’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen March 6, 2017 40

Google just posted the Android security update for March 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. We were expecting this in part because of Verizon's early acknowledgement of the update, but also because it's the first Monday of the month....

February’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen February 6, 2017 41

Google just posted the Android security update for February 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. So far, we are seeing 7.1.1 files for Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF26V, NOF26W), Pixel C (N4F26O), Nexus 6P (N4F26O, NUF26K), Nexus 5X (N4F26O),...

Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 Won’t Get 7.1.2 Update, But Will Still See Security Patches

Kellen January 30, 2017 173

You may have noticed that today's announcement for the Android 7.1.2 update didn't mention the Nexus 6 or Nexus 9. Well, that's because neither will see the update, even as it goes final in a couple of months, Google confirmed to us this afternoon. That's not...

Vodafone Says Android 7.1.1 Should Arrive by December 5

Kellen November 28, 2016 21

According to a recently updated Vodafone support page for the Nexus 6P, the Android 7.1.1 stable update will arrive from Google on December 5. Google already told us to expect the update in December, but up until now, we had not yet seen a specific date. ...