However, there isn’t much to this update. Over at the Pixel Phone help site, Google didn’t even list out the changes as it usually does. As such, this is just a security patch and nothing more.
If you don’t want to wait for the OTA alert on your Pixel phone, you can always manually update. To download the factory image or OTA, click the appropriate link below. Don’t have a Pixel phone?
We have some great news for those of you who live in the US and are currently using the unlocked version of the G5 (RS988). LG is finally rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the high-end smartphone in the country. It’s a big one, as it weighs in at 1.3 GB and has the April security updates on board.
The update brings a bunch of new features to the device that will surely keep you entertained for a good amount of time.
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It’s time to drop that controller and time to dive into some indie games. The Android Market really showcased a lot of great indie developers and the unique games they’ve added to many an Android fan’s phone. So what are you waiting for? Press start and load these great picks into your phone (or tablet), right now!
Be not fooled by its cutesy cartoonish characters. Battleheart is one game many have been waiting for to port to Android and it’s easy to see why.
The update weighs in at some 170MB, approximately. The April security patch addresses eight critical security issues and a number of other high severity problems. Although none of these exploits had been spotted in active use, yet. Handset owners are also reporting that the update includes touch screen improvements and a selection of other stability fixes. A similar update has also been spotted heading out for global models of the handset this month.
Even though Black Friday is firmly in the rear view mirror, Walmart has discounted the 8-inch Lenovo Smart Display for $99. That is a savings of $100.99 and the lowest price we have seen for the Smart Display since Black Friday.
To recap, the Lenovo Smart Display is one of the first devices to run Google’s Android Things. The software is a paired-back version of Internet of Things for Android that focuses on Google Assistant.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook said side-loading iOS apps would “destroy the security” of iPhones. The Apple CEO also claimed that Android has 47 times more malware than iOS. We’re not so sure this figure is accurate though. One of the best things about Android compared to iOS is the greater level of control users are given, with side-loading of apps being one of the biggest benefits.
Ever since Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) hit the web, there’s been no shortage of it. Almost every Android phone’s got an ICS-based ROM in the works, and among the lucky ones to regularly receive custom ROMs is the popular HTC Sensation.
Today Endo-Sense 4.0, based on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and built from the bits and pieces of a leaked RUU firmware, has joined the fray. Developed by XDA Developers member xXkingsromXx, this ROM contains features like XDA, a tune-in radio, System Tuner, and parts that reportedly help performance tremendously.
If you’ve been waiting for YouTube‘s subscription service, Music Key, to launch, your wait is almost over. The company plans on rolling out the first round of beta invites this coming Monday (11/17), along with a 6-month free trial and promotional pricing.
Before we get into the details, YouTube has long been rumored to release a streaming service, offering ad-free videos, downloadable audio, concert recordings, and exclusive band content. The service will have access to Google Play Music‘s whole library, and will also offer offline playback on audio and video.
Astrid has been acquired by Yahoo!, the startup announced, but there are some good Astrid alternatives out there that you can use on your Android device.
The announcement that Astrid, one of the most popular to-do apps for Android, has been bought by Yahoo! was posted recently on the company’s blog. All signs point to the service shutting down soon and the app becoming part of another Yahoo! service or app (the same happened to Summly, which provides news summaries for the Yahoo!