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Samsung May 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on…
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Here’s just how many of our readers said they use or own an Android tablet

Late last week we asked you — our readers — if you used or owned an Android tablet. The platform is fairly neglected by Google, but it appears that many of you out there do love a secondary screen for entertainment and even some minor productivity. Our initial poll registered around 5,000 responses, which is a fairly decent pool of people to determine if Android tablets are at the forefront…
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Google hires John Wu, the creator of Magisk, for Android security team

If you’ve rooted an Android phone in the past few years, you’ve probably heard of the tool “Magisk” from John Wu. Today, Wu has announced that he’ll be joining the Android Platform Security team at Google. Magisk was created in 2016 by Wu as a tool for rooted Android users to keep using their devices as normal despite the ever-increasing use of Google’s SafetyNet. With Magisk, a…
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Google ‘I/O Adventure’ is a virtual space for demos, chats, booking Office Hours, & easter eggs

One task for Google in 2021 is making I/O more than just a developer conference that strictly takes place over video livestreams. Google’s answer is a “virtual event experience” and digital space called I/O Adventure. With a few days until I/O 2021 kicks off, Google has fully detailed how I/O Adventure will let you see product demos, chat with Googlers, earn more Google Developer profile…
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