The almost-absurdly cheap Android TV streaming devices from Walmart deliver a pretty solid experience on the whole and, to the retail giant’s credit, update support has been relatively good. This week, Walmart is rolling out a new update to its Android TV devices with a new security patch and better HDR handling.
Rolling out now, this update remains based on Android 10 and doesn’t make any…
Android tablets are supposedly getting a boost with the arrival of Android 12L in the coming months, and Samsung is ready for it with some already pretty decent flagship tablets. Soon, though, the lineup will be revamped with the Galaxy Tab S8 series, which has just leaked…
Google TV adds Pluto TV to its Live tab, teases ‘more ways’ to get free content next year
December 7, 2021
Google TV is expanding its homescreen integration with another service this week. Rolling out starting today, the free live TV service Pluto TV is adding integration with the “Live” tab on Google TV.
Pluto TV offers over 300 free live TV channels and has supported…
Android 12 December security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
December 7, 2021
The latest update of 2021 is rolling out today with the Android 12 December security patch for the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro.
Google fixes nearly 100 Android 12, Pixel 6, & other issues with December update
There are 17 issues resolved in the Android 12 December patch dated 2021-12-01 and 32 for 2021-12-05. Vulnerabilities…
In addition to a Feature Drop and the latest security patch, the December 2021 update addresses a whole slew of Android 12 issues for the Pixel 3a to 6 Pro. An organized list of those fixes is available below.
Fixed Pixel 6 & 6 Pro issues:
As a reminder, the Pixel 6…
Google brings Android 12’s wallpaper-based colors to the boot animation w/ latest Pixel update [Video]
December 7, 2021
Android 12 offers wallpaper-based colors to apps and the system, and it really shines in Material You’s design on Pixel phones. With today’s latest update, Google Pixel devices can now extend those colors to the boot animation.
Originally expected to arrive with…
There are countless reasons you may want to factory reset your Google Pixel or other Android device remotely. No matter the reason, if your device is out of your hands, you always want to have the option to factory reset it. Here’s how you can do that.
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What is Find My Device?
Turning on Find My Device on Google Pixel
How to remotely factory reset your Android device
What…
Samsung has begun rolling out the latest Android security update for December 2021, and, for some Galaxy phones, the update is arriving as part of the update to One UI 4.0 and Android 12.
Samsung December 2021 security update — what’s new
As usual, the rollout of the…
LG is closing the bootloader unlock program that would help keep its Android phones alive
December 7, 2021
LG pulled the plug on its mobile phone business earlier this year, promising some level of support for its devices for a limited period of time. The Android developer community is well known for extending the lifespan of older phones well beyond what the manufacturer…
Google Chat in Gmail rolling out instant & link-free 1:1 Meet calls, similar to classic Hangouts
December 7, 2021
Back in September, Google previewed how Chat will let you make one-on-one Meet calls without having to use URLs. Similar to classic Hangouts, this feature is now rolling out in the version of Google Chat inside Gmail.
When you’re messaging someone from the Chat tab, you will soon see buttons in the top-right corner that let you start an audio or video call. This immediately initiates the call…
