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Google Posts November Security Patch for Pixel and Pixel XL

Kellen November 19, 2018

We aren't sure what the hold-up was, but Google finally posted the November Android security patch for the original Pixel and Pixel XL today. The builds arrive as PPR1.181005.003.A1 (Telus only) and PPR2.181005.003.A1 (all others). You can grab each image or...

Google Agreement Threatens to Withhold Device Approval if OEMs Don’t Push Updates

Kellen October 24, 2018

A new Google licensing agreement for the European Union that was obtained by The Verge may detail a stricter update schedule for Android devices that are released here in the near future. The agreement appears to be strict enough that Google will hold the...

Google+ is Shutting Down for Consumers, Adding More Controls Over Shared Data (Updated)

Kellen October 8, 2018

Update (Dec, 10): Google is pushing up the shutdown date for the consumer version of Google+, now listing the closure to take place in April, 2019 instead of August, 2019. Furthermore, shutdown of all Google+ APIs will take place within the next 90 days. In...

October 2018 Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google just released the October 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It looks like we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or you can sit back and wait for the...

Facebook Says 50 Million Accounts Affected by Security Vulnerability

Kellen September 28, 2018

So, Facebook just admitted to a major security issue. Not only that, but 50 million accounts were affected after hackers took advantage of a vulnerability that could have allowed them to take over those accounts. Facebook disclosed the breach today, suggesting...

September Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen September 4, 2018

Google just dropped the September 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your...

Android Pie Update Now Available for Pixel and Pixel 2, August Security Patch for Nexus (Updated)

Kellen August 6, 2018

Google just dropped the first Android 9.0 "Pie" build on us after making the name official. They've also now released the August 2018 security patch for devices they are still updating, including Nexus. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA...

If You Couldn’t Pull July Security Patch on Your Pixel or Pixel 2, It Should be Live Today

Kellen July 9, 2018 35

I don't know why that July's security patch wasn't made available right away to all Pixel and Pixel 2 owners, but it should be as of today. A number of our readers pinged us to say that the update was now live after not having been available to pull. The...