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Google releases December 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the December 2018 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. The December bulletin contains general security patches for some remote and local flaws affecting all Android devices, and also includes a number of updates and fixes specifically targeting Pixel devices.

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·7 years ago

Google Employees Walk Out WorldWide over treatment of Female Staff

Google employees at offices around the world have been walking out to protest the way Google has handled sexual misconduct in the past — and the way they're still being handled today. The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the firm, including a call to end forced arbitration - a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

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·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases October 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

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·7 years ago

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL UK Pricing

Google officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones Tuesday, at an event in New York City. All of the major UK carriers have now revealed their pricing for both phones sim-free and on contract.

Devices and OS Google Android UK

·7 years ago

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL unveiled by Google

Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones at an event in New York City. Both devices bring a few upgrades to the Pixel brand with a faster Snapdragon 845 processor, improved battery life and refreshed design all headline features.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Google releases October 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the October 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The October bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

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·7 years ago

Google partners with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance on Infotainment Systems

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the world's top-selling automakers, has chosen Google's Android operating system to run its dashboard information and entertainment features. The change, which won't roll out until 2021, means that users will get Android features such as Google Maps, Waze and the hands-free Google Assistant, without having to connect a phone.

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·7 years ago

Samsung and Google partner to enhance RCS Messaging for Android

Samsung and Google announced today that they are working together to offer an enhanced smartphone messaging experience, accelerating the industry initiative toward global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability.

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·7 years ago

Android Enterprise Recommended program adds Rugged Devices

Google has expanded the Android Enterprise Recommended program to include rugged devices. Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program back in February, and the program is supposedly designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Google releases September 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the September 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The September bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·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

BlackBerry releases August 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the August 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. BlackBerry releases security bulletins to notify users of its Android smartphones about available security fixes.

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·7 years ago

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