Software
Pixel 8 gets 7‑year support, Samsung extends Android updates
Google promises seven years of OS and security updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung now offers four years of security patches, reshaping the Android update race.
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Software
Google’s Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 Arrives as Pixel Support
Google rolls out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4, clarifies Pixel update deadlines, and pushes Android 11 to a broader set of devices.
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Software
Motorola, Nothing, Samsung reshape Android 17‑14 update landscape
Motorola details Android 17, Nothing’s beta stalls, Samsung promises 7‑year updates, and Android 14 adds new APIs, reshaping the Android fragmentation debate.
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AI
Google pushes AI and customization across Search
Google's latest updates let users add sources to Search, tweak Discover via chat, and tighten Android Auto stability while rolling out AI-powered Gboard suggestions.
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Software
Microsoft Restores Windows Security Patches for AMD CPUs
Microsoft resumes Windows updates on older AMD chips after fixing a block that risked bricking devices, citing Spectre and Meltdown mitigations.
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Hardware
Apple patches critical Pegasus exploit ahead of fall launch
Apple released urgent updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS to close a zero‑click Pegasus exploit uncovered by Citizen Lab.
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Hardware
Android 17 lands on Pixel, but OEMs face update maze
Android 17 debuts on Pixel in June 2026, bringing label‑hiding and live travel widgets while OEMs grapple with EU update rules and India’s new regulations.
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Software
Android Things 1.0 launches with three-year free updates
Google releases Android Things 1.0, a closed-source IoT OS with three years of free updates and certified System-on-Modules for manufacturers.
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Software
Google commits 7 years to Pixel 8 updates
Google pledges seven years of updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung offers four years of security patches across 130 models, reshaping Android's update landscape.
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Hardware
Office gear gets subtle upgrades, from chairs to Kindle
New Vari Align chair, Galaxy Buds 4 stability patch, Philips Hue SpatialAware lighting, and Kindle dark mode roll out, reshaping the office tech mix.
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