Google's latest patch for Pixel devices running Android 12 is here and contains the latest security patches and enables VoLTE calling features on certain networks. This is similar to the latest Beta update for Android 13, which dropped last Monday for eligible devices. However, the update comes a … [Read more...] about Android 12 July 2022 security patch now available for Pixel phones
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“Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
Google announced today via a blog post that all Android 12 phones now have support for the iOS "Switch to Android" app, allowing users to seamlessly transfer data from their old iPhone to their new Android. Previously, this app only worked when moving to a Pixel phone, but now support has been … [Read more...] about “Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
The Android 12 beta program for Pixel phones is over. Here’s what you need to know.
The Android 12 June release and Pixel Feature Drop began rolling out yesterday to eligible Pixel devices. This release includes several new features, security patches, and bug fixes and will continue to roll out over the next week in phases depending on your carrier and device. As stated last … [Read more...] about The Android 12 beta program for Pixel phones is over. Here’s what you need to know.
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 breaking Pixel Launcher app search for some
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 was made available to beta testers earlier this month as the third and final build before moving on to stable. The release was reported to include a few bug fixes pertaining to a white line on the screen of Pixel 6 Pro devices, a crashing issue with the NHS COVID-19 app, and … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 breaking Pixel Launcher app search for some
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 available now for Pixel phones
The third and final Beta build of Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and is rolling out to eligible Pixel devices via an OTA (over-the-air) update. Beta 3 (S3B1.220420.005) includes May's Pixel security patch and additional bug fixes. For those not aware, the … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 available now for Pixel phones
Android 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
It's a new month, so you know what that means. Another Android security update is rolling out, which addresses several high-severity bugs, including a severe vulnerability that could lead to "local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed," as detailed in the Android … [Read more...] about Android 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to test future Pixel Feature Drops
I have been pretty vocal during my time writing here at Chrome Unboxed about how disappointed I have been with the way Google has handled updates and feature drops for the Pixel 6 series. As a Pixel 6 owner myself, I have found it highly unfair that having the newest Google phone has placed me in … [Read more...] about Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to test future Pixel Feature Drops
Chrome OS lays the groundwork for update to Android 12 (Snow Cone)
Earlier this month, the developer preview of the upcoming Android 12 operating system landed, and as exciting as it looks for mobile devices, we're still stuck on Android 9 here in the land of Chrome OS. For nearly a year now, developers have been working on the transition from the current Android … [Read more...] about Chrome OS lays the groundwork for update to Android 12 (Snow Cone)
