➀ Google responds to claims Pixel smartphones send private user data to Google every 15 minutes; ➁ Google refutes the claims, stating the report lacks crucial context and misinterprets technical details; ➂ Google emphasizes user security and privacy as top priorities for Pixel devices.
Recent #Pixel news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Google has released the third beta version of Android 16 with new features like broadcast audio support, text outlining, and testing apps with LNP (Local Network Protection).
➁ This update is available only for developers on Pixel devices and is meant for early testing and feedback.
➂ The Android 16 system is scheduled for release in the second quarter of this year.
➀ Google's Pixel smartphones are known for their security due to constant Android updates; ➁ Researchers are finding that many devices lack exploit mitigations for their cellular basebands; ➂ Google is focusing on hardening its software with features like Bounds Sanitizer and Control Flow Integrity to protect Pixel users.
➀ Google has started rolling out Android 15, the latest version of its mobile operating system, starting with Pixel devices; ➁ The new version includes UI changes, graphics improvements, camera enhancements, and more; ➃ App compatibility is a priority, with changes for most apps being opt-in until targeting SDK version 35.