google android news - Search News

Google, Android

Google Fixes Android Bug Potentially Exploited by Law Enforcement

Privacy-focused GrapheneOS says it's likely that one of the bugs was 'exploited by forensic data extraction tools' frequently used by investigators trying to unlock suspects' phones.

Bleeping Computer · 1d

Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks

Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild.

Yahoo · 10h

Google warns Android users of a zero-day software exploit causing instability

Google is delivering a warning to Android users about a crucial zero-day exploit in the wild. The issue can reportedly allow an attacker to cause widespread software instability and more if they've gained access to your phone.

The Register on MSN · 21h

Google patches odd Android kernel security bug amid signs of targeted exploitation

Also, Netgear fixes critical router, access point vulnerabilities Google has released its February Android security updates, including a fix for a high-severity kernel-level vulnerability, which is suspected to be in use by targeted exploits.

Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change

autoevolution · 22h

Google Decided to Undo the Most Awful Google Maps Update on Android Auto, What's Next?

Google Maps is no longer centered on Android Auto when navigation is not enabled; the update was silently introduced in January

Android Authority · 1d

Google Maps on Android Auto shifts into reverse to undo that UI change everyone hated

The update tweaks the map so it is centered according to the UI instead of the display. It appears the update is not available to everyone quite yet. A small vexing change to how Google Maps is presented on Android Auto led to a lot of annoyed users in late January.

ExtremeTech on MSN · 12h

Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change Following Complaints

It now has improved map utilization on all screen sizes and returns of right-aligned UI elements when not navigating.

Pixel, Google

9to5google · 1d

What’s new in Android’s February 2025 Google System Updates

The monthly “ Google System Release Notes ” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Android Authority · 9h

Google's February Pixel update is here, and it's fixing these annoying audio and Bluetooth issues

Pixel users can finally say goodbye to these frustrating bugs as Google has started rolling out the February software update for Pixel phones.

Yahoo · 10h

Google's crucial February security patch for Pixels is here among other updates

This month's patch notes are relatively light. Google states its Pixel devices will fixes for "audio output in Android Auto under certain conditions." According to its changelog,

Google, US appeals court

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Google Makes Its Appeal to Overturn Jury Verdict Branding the Play Store as Illegal Monopoly

Google went to appeals court Monday in an attempt to convince a three-judge panel to overturn a jury’s verdict declaring its app store for Android smartphones as an illegal monopoly and block the pena

USA Today · 1d

Google to ask US appeals court to overturn app store verdict in Epic Games ruling

Epic accused Google in a 2020 lawsuit of monopolizing how consumers access apps on Android devices and how they pay for transactions within apps.

Reuters · 1d

Google asks US appeals court to overturn app store verdict

Lawyers for Alphabet's Google and "Fortnite" maker Epic Games squared off before a U.S. appeals court in California on Monday, as Google tries to undo a jury verdict and a judge's order forcing it to revamp its app store.

Google Warns All Android Users—Your Phone Is Now At Risk

Google has just released February’s Android security update, and this one comes with a zero-day sting in the tail. “There are ...

4don MSN

Google offers voluntary buyouts to the Android and Pixel team

Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh sent a memo to members of Google's Platform & Devices team offering ...

Google offers voluntary exit for staff in Pixel and Android group

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and ...

Google Just Locked Down Android—Do This On Your Phone Now

Google’s Android lockdown is now in full flight, as the once footloose mobile OS becomes ever more like the more ...

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, ...

9to5google5h

Google Maps for Android getting more customizable car icons

Google Maps for Android is now prompting users about “early access to customize your vehicle icon’s style & color.” This ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results