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The Verge · 15h

Pixel phones will be able to detect and report malicious apps in real time

Android’s Google Play Protect service is getting an update called live threat detection which seeks out potentially harmful apps on your phone by analyzing app behavior and alerts you in realtime if something looks fishy.

Android Police · 18h

Google upgrades Pixel security to catch scams in real-time

Play Protect on Pixel phones monitors apps for harmful behavior, alerting users in real-time with notifications. Google already provides several tools to protect your Pixel smartphone from spam calls and messages.

Android Authority · 22h

Tired of scam calls? Google has another great reason for you to switch to a Pixel

Google is rolling out a new Scam Detection feature to its Pixel devices that uses on-device AI models to identify potential scam calls.

Pixel, Android 15 QPR2

Android Authority · 1d

Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2

Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.

Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets

Google is updating the Android Linux kernel to 6.1.99 for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series. Linux 6.1 was spotted as part of the Android 15 QPR 15 Beta 1 release, and will release with the stable March Pixel Feature Drop. Kernel updates are essential for device security and compatibility with future Android releases.

Android Police on MSN · 1d

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here with a glimpse at next year's first Pixel Feature Drop

Google told us this was coming weeks ago. Now Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 has finally arrived with our first look at the March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop.

4hon MSN

Google Pixel 8a: Everything You Need To Know

The Google Pixel 8a is now receiving the Android security patch for November 2024, along with a number of its siblings. Read ...

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Android Circuit: Critical Pixel Security Update, Honor Magic7 Pro Launch, Galaxy S25+ Benchmarks

This week’s Android headlines; a critical Google Pixel security update, Galaxy S25+ benchmarks, Pixel market share win, ...

The Pixel 9 is truly for the people | Android Police Podcast

Google and assorted market watchers are implying that the Pixel 9 may be the phone to resonate with the most buyers yet.

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Android 16’s early release date is a good sign for the Pixel 10

Google did something unexpected this year when it comes to its Pixel phones and the latest version of Android. The ...

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The Pixel Watch is about to get a long-awaited software update

After an unfortunate delay, Wear OS 5 is finally coming to first- and second-gen Pixel Watch models in a software update.

10h

Review: Google's Pixel 9 display is as good as it gets

Despite taking pride in its software-first approach to products, Google has sometimes taken less care in its efforts with ...

Pixel 5a Gets November Patch, Reaches End of Update Road

The software version number for this build of Android 14 is listed as AP2A ... In fact, looking back at final updates for ...

1h

I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame

It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a ...

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