Google Suddenly Reveals ‘Better Than iPhone’ Update For Pixel Users

Google Suddenly Reveals ‘Better Than iPhone’ Update For Pixel Users

There’s much less to choose between Android and iPhones these days, but most users assume Google does more following than leading—well, not this time… iPhone doesn’t have AFP via Getty Images Updated 04/15; originally published 04/12. Google has just revealed Android 15 Beta 1, and one update stands out from a security and privacy perspective—especially …

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Samsung Issues Critical Update For Millions Of Galaxy Users

Samsung Issues Critical Update For Millions Of Galaxy Users

Millions of Samsung Galaxy users now have access to a security update that should be installed right away—especially because one critical fix has just arrived late… Samsung’s latest update impacts millions of users dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Updated 04/14; originally published 04/11. Samsung’s update merry-go-round started early this month, with its latest flagship—the S24—receiving …

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Apple’s Surprise Update Just Made iPhone More Like Android

Apple’s Surprise Update Just Made iPhone More Like Android

Apple’s surprise news this week signals a huge shift for iPhone—it almost doesn’t matter what happens next, it looks like everything has already changed… Updated 3/20, originally published 3/19: It’s the smartphone news of the week—Apple is reportedly talking to Google about a blockbuster deal to adopt Gemini for iPhone. According to Bloomberg, which broke …

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No, Next Android 14 Update Won’t Break Your Google Smartphone

No, Next Android 14 Update Won’t Break Your Google Smartphone

Can you safely download the next Android 14 update if you own a Google Pixel smartphone? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The term ‘bricking’ in cybersecurity usually refers to malware that has damaged the smartphone’s operating system. However, what if the operating system has corrupted itself, and you become the threat actor without realizing it? …

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Will New Android 14 Update Brick Your Phone?

No, Next Android 14 Update Won’t Break Your Google Smartphone

if you own a Google Pixel smartphone? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The term ‘bricking’ in cybersecurity usually refers to malware that has damaged the smartphone’s operating system. However, what if the operating system has corrupted itself, and you become the threat actor without realizing it? In the last 24 hours there have been widespread …

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