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Android 8.1.0 Update Rolling Out Via Android Beta Program

Tim December 8, 2017 57

Earlier this week, Google posted up factory images and OTA files for Android 8.1.0, but now, the update looks to be rolling out to anyone enrolled in the Android Beta Program. We can confirm that the update has been received on one of our Pixel devices, so...

An Update on Update Button Hammering: It’s Broken, Will be Fixed in 2018

Kellen December 8, 2017 17

On September 22, we said our goodbyes to slow Android update rollouts on Nexus and Pixel devices. It was a moment we had always dreamed of. We could finally tap that "Check for update" button, Google would listen by flagging our action as "user-initiated," and...

December Security Patch Arrives as Android 8.1 and the Pixel, Nexus Images are Ready

Kellen December 5, 2017 93

After first releasing the December security bulletin yesterday, Google has gone ahead and posted the Android security update for December 2017 and the files are live for a number of devices, both Pixel and Nexus. This is also the Android 8.1 update that has...

Google Says That Android 8.1 is “Rolling Out Now” (Updated: Yep!)

Kellen December 5, 2017 43

Wait, is it? We picked up a second Android 8.1 Developer Preview last week, which was mostly a final version, though we are expecting another update to the final version this month. We are also expecting the December security patch to reach Pixel and Nexus...

Cool Trick: Google Lens Can Directly Import Handwritten Notes to Keep, Remember for Later

Kellen December 4, 2017 12

Google Lens is well into its full rollout to Google's Pixel and Pixel 2 devices, which means that most of you should have it by now. Because of that, we're starting to see specific uses pop-up that are worth calling out. As you can imagine, since this is a...

Google Releases December’s Security Bulletin, Images Coming Tomorrow

Kellen December 4, 2017 15

Google posted December's security bulletin for Android this morning with details about the latest patches for the platform. There are two patches for this month, one for December 1 and another for December 5. If you own a Pixel or Nexus device, you'll get the...

Verizon’s $300-Off Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Deal is Live With “50%” Off Google Home Bonus

Kellen December 4, 2017 32

The $300-off deal from Verizon for the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL that we told you about at the end of last week is now available online after a short in-store exclusive period. The deal is noteworthy because it drops $300 off the price of any Pixel 2 or 2 XL...

The Little Things: Pixel 2 and 2 XL Screens Don’t Light Up When You Charge or Unplug

Kellen December 2, 2017 124

I can't tell you how many times I've cussed out my phone just before falling asleep. Typically, when I'm ready to pass out for the night, I reach for the charging cable next to my bed and plug in whichever phone I'm testing at the moment, only to have its...