The first update to Android 13 after last month’s launch is rolling out today with the September security patch for the Pixel 4/XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, and 6 Pro.
There are 15 security issues resolved in the Android 13 September patch dated 2022-09-01 and 36 for 2022-09-05. Vulnerabilities range from moderate to critical.
In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in Review…
Google confirms Pixel 7 series will run on new ‘Tensor G2’ chip
September 7, 2022
Ahead of October’s Pixel 7 launch event, Google has confirmed that their next series of phone will run on the second-generation “Tensor G2” chip.
Last year, the “Google Tensor” chip debuted as the powerhouse behind the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro — and later the Pixel 6a.
Low-end Chromecast with Google TV launch is reportedly ‘imminent,’ may cost 40% less
September 7, 2022
The Chromecast with Google TV first launched almost two full years ago, and it seems the second step in Google’s streaming lineup is incoming. The low-end Chromecast with Google TV, known unofficially as the “HD” model, is apparently right around the corner, and…
Pixel 3a and 3a XL get final Android 12 update
September 7, 2022
Announced over three years ago at I/O 2019, Google today rolled out the final Pixel 3a and 3a XL update. May 2022 was officially the cut-off date for guaranteed Android version and security updates, but Pixel phones have historically gotten one more release after that.
Google said four months ago that the final update would arrive “by July,” but June saw a small VoLTE roaming release that kept…
Nest Hub Max gets Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ to skip ‘Hey Google’
September 7, 2022
After first debuting on the Pixel 6 last October, Quick Phrases are now available on the Nest Hub Max to skip the “Hey Google” hotword when issuing commands and asking questions to Assistant.
We first reported and enabled this feature just over a year ago, and it was…
Android 13 is a sizable update for Work Profiles, including Pixel dictation, NFC, and more
September 7, 2022
Android 13 brings a rather sizable update to the end-user Work Profile experience and Android Enterprise management experience for IT administrators.
With a Work Profile enabled, Android separates personal and enterprise apps, as well as data and usage. This includes in the…
YouTube TV 5.1 surround sound is now available on Apple TV
September 7, 2022
Back in March, YouTube TV said surround sound would be coming to Apple TV, and today 5.1 audio is now available for that streaming box.
YouTube TV made the announcement on Twitter this afternoon. Surround sound first rolled out to Google/Android TV and Roku in June, with certain Amazon Five TV devices following later in the month.
You “automatically get 5.1 audio whenever it’s available”…
AirBox Go is the Swiss Army knife of portable wireless chargers for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods
September 7, 2022
What does it take to be the Swiss Army knife of portable wireless chargers today? Earning that title requires a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods without actually looking like an open Swiss Army knife. Enter AirBox Go from Momax, a self-described charging…
The iPhone 14 is coming tomorrow; here’s every new feature
September 7, 2022
The iPhone 14 is coming in just a few days. We’ve been rounding up the latest rumors and expectations over the last year, and it’s almost time for an official announcement. The iPhone 14 lineup will include four models across two screen sizes, design changes, camera…
LineageOS 19 support comes to Google ADT-3 dongle and Moto Edge 20
September 6, 2022
Based upon Android 12, the third-party LineageOS 19 ROM now supports a flurry of new devices, including Google’s ADT-3 Android TV developer dongle, the Motorola Edge 20, and Dynalink 4K Box.
This trio of newly supported devices was spotted by XDA, with Motorola’s most recent smartphone being a highlight for most. However, LineageOS 19 support for the Google ADT-3 might be of interest to…
