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Every Time You Check to See if Your OnePlus 3 Has an Update, You Expose Your IMEI

Tim July 5, 2016 29

According to users on reddit and the OnePlus forums, every time an owner of a OnePlus 3 checks to see if they have an update via the Settings menu, their IMEI is sent to the OnePlus servers in plain HTTP and not HTTPS. Because of this, OnePlus 3 owners on an...

Google Listing Android Update Death Dates for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Tim June 21, 2016 123

As we already know, Android software updates typically last for two years following the launch of a device. This goes for pretty much every OEM, although, not every device sees that type of support. However, when it comes to Google and its lineup of Nexus...

Report: Google Created a Android Update Ranking System by Manufacturer, Might Publish It

Kellen May 25, 2016 108

According to a report out of Bloomberg, Google has created a ranking system for Android device manufacturers based on how quickly they are not only updating their phones to the latest versions of Android, but applying the most recent security patches as well....

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet Updated With Android 6.0.1, Vulkan API, Lots of Fixes

Tim May 12, 2016 12

An update for the SHIELD Tablet (not SHIELD Tablet K1), is rolling out from NVIDIA this morning. Inside, the SHIELD Tablet is getting updated to Android 6.0.1, which brings the Vulkan API (better access to graphics hardware for gaming), adds USB MIDI support,...

Unlocked HTC 10 Receiving Update, Brings More Camera Tweaks and System Improvements

Tim May 10, 2016 80

An update for the unlocked HTC 10, labeled as 1.53.617.5, is rolling out to those in the US. While it doesn't include Android N or anything fancy like that, it does include a few very important performance tweaks. As listed in the changelog, users can expect...

Dumb Article Says No One Cares About Android Updates

Kellen May 4, 2016 132

Each month, Google updates the Android distribution numbers to show developers which versions of Android are the most popular and help them prioritize compatibility of their apps. But because media exists and there are clicks to be had, each month's update is...

T-Mobile LG G3 Receiving H63120b “Marshmallow” Update

Tim May 3, 2016 10

The G3 from LG on T-Mobile is in the process of receiving an update, one which we ever so slightly thought might never come. Official as of this morning, T-Mobile is pushing out Marshmallow (software version H63120b) to the G3, which should make any remaining...

If You Care About Software Updates or Security, Stop Buying Motorola DROID Phones

Kellen April 27, 2016 285

Here's a pro tip on a Wednesday - stop buying Motorola and Verizon's exclusive DROID phones if you care at all about software updates or security. I say that because Motorola and Verizon don't seem to care about keeping them up-to-date, even as Google and the...