The September Pixel Drop adds VIP home-screen widgets, cross-app scam detection, and Wear OS 7 with offline Gemini for the Pixel Watch 5.
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PoC exploit code is public for CVE-2026-64560, a Linux kernel CPU timer flaw that gives a root shell on Pixel 10 Pro. CVSS 7.0. Details inside.
PoC exploit code is public for CVE-2026-43074, a Linux kernel eventpoll flaw that gives a root shell on Pixel 10 Pro. CVSS 7.3. Details inside.
Google confirms a Pixel reboot loop bug after March, April, and May updates, with no fix yet and support suggesting a factory reset that wipes user data.
Google switches to a biannual AOSP schedule in 2026. Custom ROM developers now face a 3-month delay for the latest Android source code optimizations.
Google's new Pixel Drop brings a suite of new features to Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 and up, including AI writing, new UI, and more.
Google is overhauling its smart home line with new Nest cameras and a smart speaker integrated with Gemini AI, promising a more secure and convenient home experience.
Google introduces Android Canary, replacing Developer Preview, for earlier and continuous access to new Android features and APIs, ideal for developers.
Android 16 introduces new "Mobile Network Security" features, including network alerts and 2G protection, to detect and counter Stingray devices, requiring IRadio HAL 3.0 modem support.
Android 16 is here for Pixel devices, featuring Material Design 3 Expressive, enhanced Gemini AI, Auracast, new camera tools, and the Pixel VIP widget.
Google executives reportedly visited TSMC, discussing a potential shift for Pixel's Tensor G5 processor manufacturing for the Pixel 10 series.