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March’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen March 6, 2017 40

Google just posted the Android security update for March 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. We were expecting this in part because of Verizon's early acknowledgement of the update, but also because it's the first Monday of the month....

Google Pixel Update Arriving Today as Build NOF27B, Should be March Security Patch

Kellen March 6, 2017 38

Verizon says that the Pixel and Pixel XL are due for an update today as build NOF27B. Since this is the first Monday of the month (when Google always releases security patches), that would make a lot of sense. Secrets revealed! The update is listed as being a...

We’re Getting Another Google Pixel This Year in the “Premium” Category

Kellen March 3, 2017 157

Just in case you had any doubts about the future of Google's newly introduced line of premium Pixel devices, Google senior VP of hardware, Rick Osterloh, has put them to bed. During a quick chat with the crew at AndroidPit, Osterloh confirmed that they'll be...

Want to Recreate the LG G6’s Rounded Display on Your Phone? There’s an App for That!

Tim February 27, 2017 79

The LG G6 introduces a display with rounded corners, something we aren't exactly used to seeing on many Android devices. With that said, I've been using the G6 as my daily driver for the past 2 days, and so far, I'm digging the round corners. Now, for everyone...

Pixbar Brings Pixel-Like Buttons to Phones With On-Screen Buttons, No Root Required

Tim February 24, 2017 33

Pixbar, from the developer who brought us nowPaper, is available on Google Play for those looking to recreate the look of the Pixel's on-screen buttons on non-Pixel devices that feature on-screen buttons. As you may notice, the on-screen buttons for the Pixel...

Google Product Lead Requesting Customer Feedback for the Pixel, Ideas to Improve

Tim February 17, 2017 125

Over on Google's product forum, a product lead for the Pixel team is requesting honest feedback. More precisely, Krishna Kumar wants to hear what folks like about the Pixel's design (hardware), as well as what folks don't like. To cap it off, Kumar is also...

Google Rolling Out Instant Tethering to Nexus and Pixel Devices

Tim February 10, 2017 44

Instant Tethering, a feature created by Google to make the act of tethering two devices somewhat magical, is officially rolling out to a select number of devices. According to Google's Omri Amarilio, the feature utilizes Bluetooth to establish a connection...

February’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen February 6, 2017 41

Google just posted the Android security update for February 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. So far, we are seeing 7.1.1 files for Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF26V, NOF26W), Pixel C (N4F26O), Nexus 6P (N4F26O, NUF26K), Nexus 5X (N4F26O),...