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Critical Google Security Warning—Update Android 12 To 15 Now
Multiple critical security vulnerabilities have been confirmed by Google and users of Android 12 through 15 are urged to update as a matter of urgency.
What’s new in Android’s January 2025 Google System Updates
The monthly “ Google System Release Notes ” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Qi2 will come to more Android phones in 2025 with help from Samsung and Google
Samsung confirms the first Galaxy phones with Qi2 support will launch in 2025. Google is working with the Wireless Power Consortium to develop Qi v.2.2 with its own fast-charging technology. The WPC is also introducing a "Qi2 Ready" branding that enables phones and accessories to deliver the Qi2 experience when paired together.
Google's first Android patch of the year has started hitting Pixel phones
These updates are separate form the Pixel 4a’s battery update, due to arrive tomorrow. Google really put Android fans through a bit of a whirlwind as 2024 drew to a close. We saw the release of everything from the first Android 15 Pixel Drop,
First update of the year for Google Pixel devices is already rolling out
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Google drops the first Pixel update of 2025 with a fix for themed icons
Themed icons in dark mode get a fix . Immediately upon installing the December 2024 update, dark mode users were greeted by the light mode versions of Google's themed home screen

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Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices In 6 Weeks—Forget Chrome And Android
The latest issue started when Google pushed out an update to its advertising ecosystem. The changes, it said, have been ...
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Federal judge won’t dismiss Google privacy suit over misleading data collection practices on Androids
The judge wrote that the proposed class has plausibly claimed that Google's data collection practices go beyond basic record ...
Android may soon add a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet
Android may soon add a new shortcut that lets you launch the default wallet app with a double tap of the power button.
6 reasons why Google should switch Chromebooks from Android to Linux
By now, you've probably heard that Google plans to migrate Chromebooks to Android, but I believe there's a much better option ...
Google Testing Undo and Redo Options on Gboard for Android in Beta: Report
However, 9to5Google's latest report highlights that it is available with the rollout of Gboard for Android beta app version 14.9.06.x. The Undo and Redo options are said to appear in the top strip on ...
Full local control is coming to Matter devices on Google Home hubs
Google Home now supports full local control of Matter devices, allowing Nest, Chromecast, and LG TVs to work even when the ...
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This Quiet Android Auto Update Could Pave the Way for YouTube, Games, and Browsers
The latest Android Auto build includes evidence that Android Auto will soon support higher-resolution displays in modern cars ...
It is easier than ever to disable Location Sharing on your Android phone
Google Maps Location Sharing is now built into Android settings; no need for Maps settings. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" ...