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What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 3

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are OK with the small list of bugs that Google shared. Google certainly thinks this build is stable enough, plus it showcases the biggest...

Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 4

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the Android 15 Beta 2 update. Oh, and if you don't own a Pixel, you may be schedule for your own little taste test of Android 15. Google...

May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 24

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest update for Pixel devices is expected to be minor, once again, because June will be the release of the next quarterly build and Feature Drop....

Google Phone Gets Audio Emoji Feature

Kellen April 30, 2024 9

Google can't find time to add RCS support to Google Voice, but you know what they can find time for? Adding poop sounds to your phone calls. Rolling out today to the Google Phone app, you can take the misery of a phone call up 7 notches with new Audio Emoji....

Google Readies New Pixel 7, Pixel 8 April Update to Fix Calling and Network Issues

Kellen April 20, 2024 18

The mystery April update build that Google posted the other day still hasn't been acknowledged by Google, but one of their carrier partners has now spilled the beans on it. It is indeed a fresh April update that is rolling out to try and fix LTE call and...

Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 46

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted to check to make sure that everyone had received it. There were dozens of reports at the time suggesting that Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 owners...

Android 15 Beta 1 Issues Include Busted NFC, Other Various Bugs

Tim April 12, 2024 12

We have a fresh Android build on our hands, that being Android 15 Beta 1. Released just yesterday afternoon, folks are already compiling lists of what's borked. Thankfully, the lists aren't too long, though, if anyone was on the fence about flashing this beta...

The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 20

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been through two Android 15 Developer Preview builds from February and March, so now we get into the beta program kickoff period. It's time to see...