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Google releases May 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the May 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.

Android Devices and OS Google

·6 years ago

Telegram X brings new notifications, polls and lots more

Telegram has rolled out a new update to Telegram X, which brings new privacy notifications, support for polls and a whole lot more. A major feature of the recent update, is what the developer is calling Notifications 2.0.

Android Apps

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases April 2019 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the April 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Linux on DeX now supports Galaxy S9, S10, and Tab S5e

Samsung Linux on DeX app lets owners of specific Samsung devices “run” a full Ubuntu desktop on their device alongside Android. The feature was initially compatible with the Samsung Note 9 and the Samsung Tab S4 but support has now been added for the S9 & S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S10 and the Tab S5e.

Apps Developers Samsung Android

·6 years ago

Red BlackBerry KEY2 now available in United States

TCL announced a red colour variant of the BlackBerry KEY2 at MWC earlier this year, and the device is now available for purchase in the United States.

US BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders open 26 April on Vodafone Italy

The Samsung Galaxy Fold will be available to pre-order from April 26 in Italy from Vodafone. Customers can order the device in 15 Vodafone stores in major cities.

Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Honor 20 Series to launch in London, May 21

Honor has confirmed that the Honor 20 and possibly other phones in the series will launch on May 21 in London. This London launch event marks the first time the brand has launched a phone in Europe, without first holding a launch event in China.

Devices and OS Android UK

·6 years ago

Google launches Currents, the newest G Suite app, in Beta

Google has launched the Currents G-suite app that will enable people to have meaningful discussions and interactions in an organisation. Currents is replacing Google+ for G Suite, and has a new look, feel, and set of features.

Apps Google Android

·6 years ago

Android Phones can now be used as Physical Security Keys

Google has announced Android phones can now be used as a Bluetooth-based security key to be used for two-factor authentication. The new functionality enables users to add an additional layer of security to a Google account via the Chrome browser.

Google Android

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G launches in South Korea

Samsung has released the Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea, the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology. On Wednesday the South became the first country to commercially launch nationwide 5G services, with three superfast networks going live offering data speeds that allow users to download entire movies in less than a second.

Devices and OS Samsung 5G Android

·6 years ago

Android Q Beta 2 brings Foldable Emulator and more

Google has released Beta 2 of Android Q and among fixes and other features, it has brought the foldable emulator for developers. The foldable emulator will let developers make games and apps for the upcoming wave of foldable devices.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

Google releases April 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.

Android Devices and OS Google

·6 years ago

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