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Google releases February 2021 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2021 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.

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·5 years ago

Android phone’s built-in security key can now be used with iOS devices

Google's new 2-Step Verification (2SV) method which turns Android phones into physical security keys can now be used by those who own iOS devices. The 2SV method enables Android phones to be used as physical keys to log into Google accounts.

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·7 years ago

Google launches Gallery Go

Gallery Go by Google Photos is a new Android application by Google designed as an alternative to Google Photos. The application has been launched worldwide by Google but it is feature-restricted in some regions.

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·7 years ago

Google gets another two BlackBerry patents invalidated

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated BlackBerry’s patent 8,745,149 Wednesday and the board has now invalidated another two of BlackBerry's patents related to smartphone technology.

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·7 years ago

Samsung begins rollout of Nougat 7.0 for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in UK

Samsung began the general rollout of its Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, starting in the United States and said it hoped to release the final update sometime in January.

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·9 years ago

Google releases May 2020 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the May 2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.

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·6 years ago

Google rolls out Android 5.1 bringing multiple SIM card support and more

Google are rolling out Android 5.1 - an update to Lollipop that improves stability and performance and offers a few new features like support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.

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·11 years ago

BlackBerry Priv now available in the Netherlands for Ã¢â€šÂ¬779 from KPN

BlackBerry Priv, the first Android-powered smartphone by BlackBerry, is now available in the Netherlands at a retail price of Ã¢â€šÂ¬779. The Priv is available in KPN shops, B2B channels and KPN online.

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·10 years ago

Samsung to launch a high-end Tizen handset around June

Speaking to Reuters, Yoon Han-kil, SamsungÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s senior vice president of product strategy, said the S5 Ã¢â‚¬Å“is selling faster than the...

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·12 years ago

Google launches Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative

Google has launched the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI), a new program specifically designed to deal with security vulnerabilities the company finds in third-party Android devices and software serviced by Android OEMs.

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·5 years ago

Google wants an exemption from US Ban

Google has warned the Trump administration it is risking compromising US national security if it pushes ahead with sweeping export restrictions on Huawei and is reportedly asking for an exemption from the ban.

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·7 years ago