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Samsung, Pixel, Android Update Warning—500 Million Phones Now ‘Vulnerable To Attack’

Google has now released details of October’s Android security update, warning that the most “severe” of seven high-severity vulnerabilities “could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.” There are also a raft of high-severity fixes for third-party components, which leave devices at risk.

Gizmodo · 1d

Pixel vs Galaxy: Which Is the Right Android Phone for You?

The Edge Panel is an example of what Samsung Galaxy phones do really well: It gives you a ton of options and features to play around with. You get more choices when it comes to font styles and color modes on Galaxy phones, whereas Pixel phones tend to be a little simpler and more minimal across the interface and the settings screens.

Yahoo · 2d

Samsung phone owners will have to wait longer for Android 15 – until the Samsung Galaxy S25, in fact

Android 15 is expected to release to Pixel phones imminently, but Samsung device owners will have to wait a fair bit longer. Samsung has confirmed the first Android 15 beta (One UI 7) will arrive before the end of the year,

Google ordered to open Android to app store rivals

LA Times on MSN · 11h

Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition

A federal judge has ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition.

CNET on MSN · 14h

Judge Orders Google to Open Android to Third-Party App Stores

Judge James Donato, who presided over the Epic vs. Google lawsuit that declared Google to be operating an illegal monopoly with its Google Play Store on Android last year, issued a final ruling on Monday requiring the company's mobile operating system to open up to third-party app stores for three years. Google says it'll appeal the decision.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Judge Orders Google to Open up App Store to Competition

The injunction by U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco outlined the changes Google must undertake to open up its lucrative app store, Play, to greater competition, including making Android apps available from rival sources.

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ZDNet · 2d

An anti-theft upgrade is coming to Android phones. Here's how to see if you have it yet

Your Android phone should receive an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade soon that helps keep your personal information safe.

Mashable on MSN · 1d

Android is rolling out 3 new theft protection tools — use them if your phone gets stolen

Google is stepping up its device security game for Android users, with long-promised theft protection tools that are beginning to make their way to select devices this week. Spotted by Android journalist Mishaal Rahman on X (formerly Twitter),

Newspoint on MSN · 1d

Google Rolls Out Robust Anti-Theft Features For Android Devices

Google has introduced a significant security enhancement for Android smartphones, making them more resilient to theft. While the new feature won’t physically protect your phone, it adds a robust layer of security that makes it nearly useless to a thief if stolen.

Here's when you will get this Android 15 update

Digital Trends on MSN · 17h

Nothing’s Android 15 beta is live, but only for one of its phones

Nothing's Android 15 beta is officially live. However, it's only available for one of the company's smartphones.

Yahoo · 3h

Nothing OS 3.0 gets first beta as Android 15 update timeline is revealed

Nothing OS 3.0 is out now, but only for the Nothing Phone 2a. The Android 15-based will roll out to other Nothing devices later this year

Android Authority · 21h

Nothing OS 3.0 beta announced: Here's when you will get this Android 15 update

Nothing has launched the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta based on Android 15. Here's when it is coming to your Nothing Phone!

MediaTek, Android

CNET on MSN · 3h

MediaTek's Next Chip Lets Android Phone-Makers Use More Advanced AI

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chip supports advanced AI capabilities on phones along with performance improvements.

Yahoo · 4h

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 just raised the bar for Android phones

MediaTek’s latest phone chip is the Dimensity 9400, and this one takes the silicon war to the 3nm turf. But it’s AI goals are an even more ambitious.

Android Police · 4h

MediaTek beats Qualcomm to the punch with Android's first 3nm flagship phone chip

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 is the first Android phone chip to hit the smaller, and more efficient, TSMC 3nm node

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Android Lovers’ Dream, The Pixel 8a Price is Slashed on Amazon For Prime Day

The Google Pixel 8a, now available for a mere $379 down from $499, is a unique opportunity for tech enthusiasts. This Prime ...

SecurityWeek23h

Android’s October 2024 Update Patches 26 Vulnerabilities

Google on Monday announced the roll-out of patches for 26 high-severity vulnerabilities as part of Android’s October 2024 ...

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Google is redesigning Android's keyboard shortcut menu to make it better for tablets

Google is working on a redesigned keyboard shortcut menu that is easier to use on large screen Android devices like tablets.

Google’s New Android Triple Lock Update Leak—3x The Security Surprise

A well-respected Android leaker says that Google is dropping a data triple lock security surprise on smartphone users—here’s ...

20hon MSN

Android taskbar could soon be able to show recent apps

Google might introduce recent apps feature on the taskbar with Android 15 to make it easy for users to access recently used ...

Best VPN for Android in 2024

Worried about security and privacy when you’re using your smartphone? Explore our guide to the best VPN for Android for our ...

Android 15 QPR1 can now attach links to notes when you screenshot a webpage

Android 15 QPR1, soon to be released as the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop, has a note-taking feature that can grab URLs ...

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Android 15 QPR1 has a spiffy new tutorial for touchpad gestures

Google is working on a new tutorial in Android 15 QPR1 beta that explains how to use touchpad gestures for navigation.

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