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Google’s Android distribution data feed has been ‘under maintenance’ for 6 months… is it dead?

Stephen Hall Apr 25 2019 - 12:35 pm PT

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For years, Google published monthly data on Android’s version distribution. How many Android phones in the world were running an Android version that was released many, many years ago? The answer was often “lots of them,” and this distribution dashboard was where you would go to find that information. Half a year later, is that publicly-available stream of data done for?…

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LG V35 ThinQ gets the company’s first actual Android Pie update, only in Korea for now

Ben Schoon Apr 24 2019 - 7:43 am PT

LG has been painfully slow to updates recently, not updating a single one of its devices to Android Pie. That is, up until now. This week, LG has finally kicked off the Android Pie update for the LG V35 ThinQ.

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LG’s ‘Software Upgrade Center’ has done nothing, 255 days without a single Android Pie update

Ben Schoon Apr 17 2019 - 2:32 pm PT

Nearly a year ago to the day, LG announced that it was opening an “industry-first” Software Upgrade Center in an effort to provide better support for its devices over time. With time passed, we can look back at that project and see what a laughable failure it has been, especially looking at Android Pie.

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Google releases ‘WifiRttScan App’ for testing 802.11mc indoor positioning

Abner Li Apr 14 2019 - 2:26 pm PT

Android 9 Pie introduced support for indoor positioning by leveraging 802.11mc. Wi-Fi Round Trip Time (RTT) allows the system and apps to “measure the distance to nearby RTT-capable Wi-Fi access points.” Google this week published a “WifiRttScan App” for developers through the Play Store.

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April security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images and OTAs live

Abner Li Apr 1 2019 - 10:10 am PT

Android security patch Google Vulnerability Reward Program

Following last month’s update with functional updates for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the April security patch is now rolling out to Pixel phones. The latest Made by Google devices continue to see Bluetooth and AOD-related improvements.

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Google’s original Pixel gets a speed test to show how four Android versions affect performance

Ben Schoon Mar 26 2019 - 8:24 am PT

It came as a surprise earlier this month when Google revealed that it would be providing an official update to Android Q for the original Pixel phones. Now, a speed test has hit YouTube to show how all of these updates affect the aging device.

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Android Pie now rolling out to Verizon and Unlocked US Galaxy Note 9 devices

Damien Wilde Mar 12 2019 - 6:10 am PT

Samsung has really ramped up the speed of their updates during the first quarter of 2019, but two notable absentees were the Verizon version of the Galaxy Note 9 and the unlocked US variants. Well, now the Verizon Galaxy Note 9 finally has Android Pie ready to download alongside the unlocked US model.

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Google fixing Pixel 3 camera issues, Bluetooth, & more with March security patch

Abner Li Mar 4 2019 - 11:14 am PT

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The March security patch is rolling out today with the usual vulnerability fixes, but also addresses a number of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL issues. Notably, this functional update should improve camera and storage performance, as well as Bluetooth reliability.

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March security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images and OTAs live

Abner Li Mar 4 2019 - 10:08 am PT

Android security patch

Following last month’s update with tweaks to the About menu and coinciding with the ability to schedule update restarts, the March security patch is now rolling out to Pixel devices. In addition to vulnerability fixes, this version makes several improvements to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie OTA rolling out now

Damien Wilde Mar 4 2019 - 5:39 am PT

If you are on the T-Mobile network, the long wait for a taste of Android Pie on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9 should hopefully be over. The One UI update is now rolling out to T-Mobile locked Galaxy Note 9 devices right now.
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Android Pie approved for T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9, rolling out soon, Huawei Mate 10 Pro updated

Ben Schoon Mar 1 2019 - 1:51 pm PT

Android Pie’s rollout has been slow, but as the third month of 2019 kicks off, we’re seeing more and more devices get the latest version of Android. To close out this week, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is finally getting Android Pie on T-Mobile, while the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is getting the update too.

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Android Pie now rolling out to unlocked Razer Phone 2 w/ Google’s Digital Wellbeing

Ben Schoon Feb 28 2019 - 8:13 am PT

The Razer Phone 2 first debuted last October, shortly after Android Pie first started hitting devices such as Google’s Pixel. That left the device a step behind, but now the update is officially kicking off its rollout to unlocked models.

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Sony debuts Xperia 1 flagship with 21:9 4K HDR OLED, tri-camera system

Abner Li Feb 24 2019 - 11:45 pm PT

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Sony’s latest flagship Android device is the Xperia 1 with its tall 21:9 4K HDR screen and triple lens camera system. The MWC 2019 phone draws inspiration from several Sony products and divisions, including Bravia televisions and the Alpha camera line.

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Sony Xperia 10 line brings 21:9 displays to the mid-range, starting at $349

Abner Li Feb 24 2019 - 11:45 pm PT

Sony Xperia 10 Plus launch

The Xperia 1 is Sony’s flagship device of MWC 2019, but the phone maker is also bringing the marquee aspect down to the mid-range. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus feature tall 21:9 displays as well as dual-camera systems.

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LG announces G8 ThinQ at MWC 2019 w/ 3D Face Unlock and hands-free gesture control

Abner Li Feb 24 2019 - 10:59 am PT

LG G8 ThinQ

After debuting its mid-range lineup earlier this week, LG is announcing its flagship devices for the year at MWC 2019. The LG G8 ThinQ is the latest phone in the G-line with a pretty standard design, but notable hardware features like a ToF front-facing camera and a front-display speaker.

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LG unveils its first 5G-connected device with the LG V50 ThinQ

Damien Wilde Feb 24 2019 - 10:52 am PT

LG V50 ThinQ Dual Screen

South Korean tech giant LG unveiled two brand new handsets at a dedicated launch event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The first being the LG V50 ThinQ.
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Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra get Android Pie, but the update is bricking some units

Ben Schoon Feb 22 2019 - 8:33 am PT

Sony is usually one of the few Android OEMs that’s not far behind with new updates, and the company has been rolling out Pie for quite some time. This week, that update is making its way to the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra, but be forewarned, Android Pie is bricking some devices.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ stable Android Pie update now rolling in Northern Europe

Damien Wilde Feb 22 2019 - 6:31 am PT

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are getting the full stable release of Android Pie and all that One UI brings with it. The update appears to be rolling out in stages with reports via Reddit that much of Northern Europe has begun seeing the OTA appear.

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New and updated apps in Google Play will need to support Android 9 Pie by the end of 2019

Abner Li Feb 21 2019 - 12:40 pm PT

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Back in 2017, Google set out to improve Android apps by mandating they target a certain API level and take advantage of the newest platform features. With new and updated applications all targeting Android 8.0 as of November, Google is detailing the Pie support requirement set for later this year.

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Hands-on: Razer Phone 2 gets Android 9 Pie starting next week, here’s a sneak peek

Ben Schoon Feb 19 2019 - 8:02 am PT

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Android 9 Pie’s rollout was pretty slow for a while, but as 2019 goes on it’s finally picking up some steam. Next week, Razer will be added to the list of OEMs with updates available, and we’ve gotten a sneak peek of Android Pie on the Razer Phone 2. Here’s what to expect, and when it’ll hit your device.

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Galaxy S8 and S8+ now receiving fourth Android Pie beta update

Damien Wilde Feb 15 2019 - 5:49 am PT

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are getting a fourth Android Pie beta update, which is rolling out right now.

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[Update: Further markets] Galaxy Note 8 full Android Pie update now rolling out in Eastern Europe

Damien Wilde Feb 15 2019 - 5:38 am PT

We’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 get four separate Android Pie beta programs prior to this point. Now, unlocked Note 8 users in Eastern Europe are seeing the full One UI OTA hit their devices.
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Android Pie ‘Report Card’ sees Pixel leading the pack, major improvement from Samsung, ‘F’s from rest of the class

Ben Schoon Feb 12 2019 - 2:28 pm PT

Getting the latest Android update is still a struggle on pretty much any phone, unless it’s a Pixel or Essential device. This past week, a yearly “report card” has gone up to take a closer look at how Android OEMs are doing with Android Pie upgrades, and the results are both encouraging, and disappointing.

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[Update: Rolling out again] Galaxy S9 and S9+ update for T-Mobile also brings with it RCS messaging compatibility

Damien Wilde Feb 11 2019 - 5:36 am PT

The latest carrier-locked Samsung device is now receiving the latest Android OS update with the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now seeing the Android Pie update rollout.

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