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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.

Yahoo · 20h

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G just announced — and it could be the cheap Android phone of the year

An official listing for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G reveals what upgrades to expect with Samsung's latest budget phone, including a bigger screen and six years of updates.

BGR · 1d

Samsung’s cheap new Galaxy A16 will get 6 years of Android updates, which is a big deal

Samsung released the Galaxy A16, a new cheap 5G smartphone that offers 6 years of Android updates, setting a new standard in the industry.

Digital Trends · 1d

The Samsung Galaxy A16 sets a new record for budget Android phones

Samsung's newest budget phone, the Galaxy A16, sets a new standard for software updates on budget Android phones — and we're impressed.

9to5google · 1d

Samsung Galaxy A16 launches with 6 years of Android updates, half the price of Pixel 8a

Samsung is setting a new record for Android updates per dollar, as the new Galaxy A16 has launched with a low price and 6 years of Android updates. Over the past year, the longevity of software support has become more important on Android,

Android Headlines on MSN · 1d

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is official with flagship software support

The post Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is official with flagship software support appeared first on Android Headlines.

Judge Orders Google to Open Android to 3rd-Party App Stores

LA Times on MSN · 13h

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 · 15h

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.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Google Must Make It Easier for App Stores to Compete on Android, Judge Rules

An injunction was issued after Epic Games won an antitrust lawsuit—the latest legal blow to the search giant.

Android, theft detection

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.

Yahoo · 1d

Google's theft protection features for Android spotted in global rollout

Google is reportedly rolling out several new features for Android under the "Theft Detection" moniker. The updates include "Theft Detection Lock," which is an AI-powered lock screen that seeks out motion akin to someone snatching and running off with your device.

Here's when you will get this Android 15 update

Digital Trends on MSN · 19h

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 · 4h

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 · 23h

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 · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 ...

Break up Google? Justice Department says it may ask judge to force Google to sell Chrome, Android, other units

The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.

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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 ...

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 ...

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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.

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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