Google sold Android phones with hidden insecure feature, companies find
The master software for some Android phones includes a hidden feature that is insecure and could be activated to allow remote control or spying, a security company says.
Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android App
A fix is coming, but data analytics giant Palantir says it’s ditching Android devices altogether because Google’s response to the vulnerability has been troubling.
Everything Announced at Made by Google 2024: New Pixel 9 Phones and Gemini Live Takes Over Android
The Pixel 9 family has been widely expanded with new sizes of phones and watches. Plus, Gemini AI in everything.
Google's Pixel 9 Launch Event Was a Great Ad for Rival Android Phones
Tuesday was the day we knew, thanks to teasers and leaks, that we were getting new Google hardware -- phones and probably wearables, including headphones. But twenty minutes into the company's Made By Google event, there was no sign of the new Pixels anywhere.
Google will update Pixel phones to remove Verizon's unsafe demo app
After reports broke of the potentially vulnerable Showcase app in Pixel smartphone firmware, Google has responded with a commitment to remove the app.
Google’s Pixel 9 phones are the first to get Satellite SOS for Android
The new Pixel 9 lineup will be the first Android phones to be able to use Satellite SOS, Google’s Brian Rakowski said onstage. The feature launches first in the US “regardless
Google Pulls Built-In Pixel Phone App After Security Alarms Raised
Google will remove a built-in app from its Pixel phone devices more than 90 days after intelligence contractor Palantir and the mobile security firm iVerify raised concerns about a major vulnerability in the software,
Security Flaw on Pixel Phones Traced to Hidden Bloatware
At issue is a third-party program called Showcase.apk on Pixel phones. However, the flaw can only be triggered if the app is manually turned on, according to iVerify researchers.
Security experts just found a massive flaw with Google Pixel phones
Since 2017, millions of Pixels have shipped with a flawed app package. Now, a defense contractor has exposed the oversight.
Google Deletes App On Millions Of Pixel Phones—‘Dangerous’ New Spyware Warning Issued
Google’s Pixel launch week ends with a serious new warning for millions of users. AFP via . An alarming new warning for Android users has just been issued, after the
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Android's AI Circle to Search Tool Adds New Features, but Can Your Phone Use Them?
Google has been rolling out the AI search tool to older Samsung and Google devices, and today announced new sharing features.
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Google Pixel 9 is first Android phone to get satellite SOS messaging
We now know two things: In a first for Android, the emergency messaging feature will be ... vice president of product ...
Google’s New Phones Aren’t Really About the Phones
Latest Pixel series is another distribution channel for Google’s premium AI services—plus a bit of a flex against Apple.
This repairable Android phone is a good buy, even if you’re not clumsy
The HMD Skyline has a gorgeous design, a bright color, and a unique feature where if the screen breaks, you can repair it ...
I've been reviewing phones for 17 years and I'd never buy an Android flagship at full price
It's a waste of money to pay full price for an Android flagship. Here's my advice on what you should do when the time comes ...
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Want to Give Your Android a Boost? These 7 Tips Can Speed Up Your Phone
If your Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or other Android device is feeling sluggish, try these tips to give it a new lease on ...
The OnePlus Nord 4 does one thing better than any other Android phone
The OnePlus Nord 4's metal back not only makes it aesthetically unique but adds a special advantage to its performance that ...
Streaming Android apps from your phone to your Windows 11 PC just got easier (if you're lucky enough to have the right phone)
Streaming apps from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to your PC is now a bit easier, since you don't have to press a button ...