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Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL First Factory Images are Available!

Kellen October 18, 2018

Google just posted the first factory image and OTA files for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Since today is basically launch day, the timing seems just about right. The files are available as Android 9.0.0 builds PD1A.180720.030 and PD1A.180720.031 for both phones...

Essential Phone Gets October Update, Control Over Notch Area

Kellen October 1, 2018

As is the case almost every single month, Essential has already pushed the newest security update to its Essential Phone minutes after Google released it. The update is minor, but does bring with it the October security patch and the return of notch display...

Google Fixes Pixel and Pixel XL Fast Charging Issues With October Update

Kellen October 1, 2018

Almost immediately after receiving the update to Android Pie at the end of August, original Pixel and Pixel XL owners noticed that their rapid or fast charging had stopped working. Google said they'd work on a fix and it looks like they included that fix in...

October 2018 Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google just released the October 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It looks like we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or you can sit back and wait for the...

This Trick Might Help You Force the New Wear OS 2.0 Update on Your Watch

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google began pushing the new Wear OS 2.0 update to watches at the end of last week. If you are like me and impatient af, then you probably spent most of the weekend being frustrated by numerous checks, all that kept saying "System is up to date." There is hope...

Wear OS 2.0 Arriving as Early as Today and Most Watches Will Get It

Kellen September 28, 2018

Google has told select press outlets that its new Wear OS 2.0 update is ready and should start rolling out as early as today. It's been a month since they announced the update, so that's good news. The update, for those who missed last month's story, brings a...

OnePlus 6’s Android Pie Update is Ready!

Kellen September 21, 2018

After a couple of open beta updates, OnePlus is ready to send the Android Pie update to your OnePlus 6. This is the stable Android 9.0 OnePlus 6 update for everyone! The update, like the open beta builds, includes not only Android 9.0 "Pie," but the updated UI...

Verizon Galaxy Note 9 Grabs a Fresh Update (Updated)

Kellen September 19, 2018

Verizon's Galaxy Note 9 picked up a fresh update today, its second since launch. The update will arrive as software version N960USQS1ARH6. The update includes the September Android security patch and nothing else from what readers are telling us. Typically,...