Google releases bug fix for Android 14 beta
- Beta 5.1 addresses connectivity issues, home screen problem, and Pixel Fold wallpaper performance issue
- Expected to be the final beta update before stable release
- Fixes include SIM card detection, connectivity interruptions, blank home screen, and disabling live wallpaper on Pixel Fold.
Android 14's release has been delayed to October 4th, coinciding with Google's Pixel 8 announcement, potentially impacting OEMs' smartphone upgrades.
Android 14 Beta 5.3 has been released by Google, featuring UI fixes for Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, improvements for calling issues on other Pixels, stability and performance enhancements, and important security fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities.
Google is expected to unveil the newest Pixel Watch and Pixel phones at its upcoming event, and a leaked 360-degree view of the Pixel 8 Pro has already surfaced, revealing new features such as a temperature sensor and a revamped camera app.
The Pixel Watch's September 2023 update, which includes the latest security patch, has been delayed and will be rolled out starting on September 11, with Canadian devices receiving the update on September 18.
Google has revealed details about its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as teasing the release of the Pixel Watch 2, all set to launch on October 4 with advanced cameras, AI capabilities, personalized help, safety features, and health insights.
Google has ended software support for the non-5G version of the Pixel 4a, meaning it will no longer receive updates and Android 13 will be its final software version.
Google is rolling out the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel phones, tablets, and Fold, offering new features such as user overrides for large screen devices and an aspect ratio settings menu.
Google's next major OS upgrade, Android 14, is being delayed until October, with the beta program for Android 14 QPR1 now available and the official debut expected in December as the Pixel Feature Drop.
Leaked images reveal a possible early look at Google's Pixel 8a, featuring design elements from the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8, with rounded corners and a blue shade, likely to be released in mid-2024.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 line of smartphones may receive up to seven years of Android updates, surpassing Samsung and potentially offering five years of Android updates and two years of security patches.
Google has updated its Google Store site with information on its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as leaked promo videos and photos indicating a possible free Pixel Watch 2 with pre-order of the Pixel 8 Pro.
Google is expected to release Android 14 on October 4th, the same day as the Pixel 8 launch event, according to Telus, with the update coming to a range of Pixel devices.
Google's latest Pixel Buds app update hints at the development of a new foldable device called "Comet," raising speculation that it could be either a Pixel Fold 2 or a Pixel Flip to rival Samsung's foldable styles.
Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited flaws, with one impacting various software products and the other affecting multiple versions of Arm Mali GPU drivers on Android devices.
Google has released the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones along with Android 14, which includes new features such as an AI wallpaper generator and other customization options.
Google is releasing an October Pixel Feature Drop that includes updates for the Pixel Fold and Tablet, such as a Dual Screen Interpreter mode and Hub Mode, along with improvements to the Google Camera app and lock screen clocks.
Android 14 is now rolling out to various Pixel devices, addressing 26 security issues and providing general improvements and fixes across various features and functionalities.
Google has released Android 14, bringing new features such as AI-generated wallpapers, passkeys for third-party apps, monthly reminders for data-sharing, and camera flash notifications to supported devices.
Google Pixel 8 series offers a 7-year window for software support and is eliminating the fixed monthly update schedule, instead opting to release updates as soon as they are ready, raising concerns about potential security implications.
Google has announced that updates for Pixel phones will no longer adhere to a formal schedule, with updates being released whenever they are ready.
Main topic: Techtober updates, including Google's Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and AI features.
Key points:
1. Google's announcement of Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2 with AI features.
2. Samsung's new FE devices.
3. Apple's iOS 17 update to fix overheating issues.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a low-cost Pixel smartphone in the future due to the compromises that would be required to meet that price point.
Google's commitment to providing seven years of software updates for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones highlights the lack of sufficient software support in most Android phones, and as customers keep their phones longer, longer upgrade periods are needed to keep them up to date with new features and security protections.
The rumored Google Pixel 8a smartphone is expected to be released next year and will feature a redesigned body with rounded corners, slimmer bezels, and a smaller chin, according to leaked renders.
Samsung is considering extending its security update support for its devices beyond the current five years, in response to Google's announcement of seven years of updates for the Pixel 8 series, showcasing Samsung's impressive track record of providing timely security patches to over 150+ Galaxy devices and updating over a billion devices monthly.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
