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Google’s New Android 15 Update Warning—Some Pixels Now ‘Completely Dead’
Millions of Pixel users have already upgraded to Android 15, with the latest version of the OS promising a wealth of security and privacy updates. Announcing its release last week, Google promised “security features that help keep your sensitive health, financial and personal information protected from theft and fraud.”
7 years of Android updates might become the new norm thanks to Google's Longevity Requirements Freeze
The Longevity Google Requirements Freeze (LGRF) program, which is essentially GRF on roids, allows for repurposing vendor-side software for 7 Android versions. Qualcomm's recently-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite is the first chipset under LRG.
Google releases Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices
Google has released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices. It could be the last major release of the Android 15 QPR1 preview cycle.
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Exclusive: Here’s how Google is making it easier for Android devices to get 7 years of updates
Google's new Longevity GRF program makes it easier for chipset vendors to support 7 years of Android updates. Here's how.
Samsung Might Leapfrog Google Pixel, Offer 8 Years of Android Updates for Galaxy S25
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip promises to extend support capabilities even further. It offers up to eight years of Android OS upgrades, allowing Samsung to update its policy. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to have this new chipset ( fingers crossed ), making it a prime contender for extended software support.
Google Pixel 6 owners beware: Android 15 could brick your phone
Android 15 seems to be bricking certain Pixel 6 models, with the issue potentially linked to the new Private Space feature.
Android 15 Is Breaking Some Pixel 6 Phones
Multiple users on Reddit have reported their Pixel 6 phones suddenly dying after installing the Android 15 update. In at least two cases, the issue occurred after enabling the new "Private Space" feature,
Now Pixel 6 Users Are Reporting Issues Post-Android 15 Update
As of now, all we can suggest to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners is to consider delaying the Android 15 update until Google addresses these issues. Honestly, it's not such a big upgrade
Google continues revamping 'Do Not Disturb' for Android 16 with new 'Modes'
Google wants to revamp Do Not Disturb mode in next year’s Android 16 update. Here's another look at its replacement called ...
Google Enforces Essential New Android Photo Privacy Feature
Google is starting to roll out a fundamental change that will help protect your photos and videos from malicious or poorly ...
Google Chrome could soon get a brilliant new Android security feature — this is overdue
Evidence of Google adding an Identity Check feature to Chrome has been discovered, indicating you'll need biometric security ...
10 Things That Surprised Me About The iPhone (After A Decade With Android)
Making the switch to iOS can be a big leap after a decade on Android. Here is what we found out after moving from the Samsung ...
Google is making it easier to use a password manager inside Chrome on Android
Google is updating Chrome on Android next month to greatly improve how password mangers operate inside the mobile browser.
Huawei Shuns Android With HarmonyOS Next, Its Own Mobile Operating System
Huawei has decided to do eschew its Android-based mobile OS and go the route of Apple and Google, which is create its own ...
Google's Pixel Tablet is a must-buy at its lowest price yet
A year after launch, the Pixel Tablet has aged relatively well, with Android 15 further enhancing its user experience. If you ...