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Google Android Deadline—You Have 21 Days To Update Your Phone
Android users have just been given another urgent reason to update their phones, with the US government’s cybersecurity agency warning that a vulnerability newly disclosed by Google is under attack. The deadline for that update to be installed by November 28, giving users less than three weeks to get this done.
Google accelerates Android updates: Early Android 16 by 2025
Google is changing its Android update schedule to better align with smartphone manufacturers. It hasn't even been three weeks since Android 15 became available to Pixel phone users. Major brands like Samsung and Xiaomi haven't yet updated their devices,
Android 16: Everything We Know About Google’s Next Big Update
Android 16 is coming. We explore the expected features, news and release date, and the smartphones expected to get the upgrade.
Update your Android phone now to protect against security attacks
Google announced on Monday that it had released over 40 security updates for Android during November, including fixes to two vulnerabilities actively exploited in attacks. The first vulnerability, CVE-2024-43047,
Google's latest Android 15 update makes Quick Share unavoidable
Google will be making Quick Share a more prominent feature in the next update (via Android Authority). Manufacturers will need to include a Quick Share tip page during device star

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Google all but admits Android TV is its neglected 'other' operating system in this week's news
A ndroid TV is simple to explain it's a version of Android that's been optimized for the big screen but things get confusing ...
YouTube users on Android are facing two playback bugs
YouTube's latest app update has triggered two annoying playback bugs which is reportedly affecting Android users in the first ...
Google might skip Android TV 15 and go straight to Android 16 for TVs
Google plans to move Android TV to a biyearly release schedule, meaning the next version of Android TV might be based on ...
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Google’s AI could let Android devices reply to calls for you
Google’s Call Screen AI features would help you reply to phone calls that you either don’t want to or aren’t able to pick up.
New requirements say Google TV needs twice as much RAM as Android TV
Google is relaxing RAM requirements for Android TV devices, potentially leading to more affordable options. HD Android TV ...
Check out Google Meet's new Gemini-powered background tool in action on Android (APK teardown)
Google is working on bringing Gemini's background generating function to the Meet app on Android. Check out our demo.
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Save $250 Off This New And Unlocked Google Pixel 8 Smartphone
The world of Android phones is not short of an option or two, but if you're looking for the closest thing to the iPhone, it's ...
Is Android poised for a US comeback?
It's starting to feel like Android's poised for a comeback in the US.