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Samsung removes four phones from 2017 from its security update schedule
Samsung recently updated its security updates page and removed four phones from 2017 from the update schedule.
Samsung has been doing a great job of pushing security updates to its devices over the last couple of months. The company's security update schedule has improved to the extent that it's now pushing the latest Android security patches to some of its devices even before Google officially publishes the corresponding Android Security Bulletin. On top of that, Samsung recently announced that it would offer three generations of Android OS upgrades for most of its devices, which is the same level of software support that Google offers for its Pixel lineup. But while the company may release software updates for a longer duration to devices launched in the last couple of years, it has removed four phones from 2017 from its security update bulletin.
LineageOS 16 now available for the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and Galaxy A7 2017
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 are the newest additions to the official LineageOS 16 build roster. Read on to know more!
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 are remnants of Samsung's rather confusing budget and mid-range device lineup from 2017. These existed before the Galaxy A-series absorbed the Galaxy J-series and On-series. The Galaxy A5 2017 and the Galaxy A7 2017 shared practically all specifications between them, with the only differences being the larger display on the A7, and as a consequence, a larger body and a larger battery. Both the devices have received official LineageOS 14.1 in the past, and now, these have been bumped up to official LineageOS 16 as well.
These smartphones will support Fortnite Mobile on Android
Fortnite Mobile on Android launches soon. Epic Games' website confirms that 40 devices will be supported at launch. Here are the devices it'll support.
Fortnite Mobile on Android is a long-awaited upcoming release of an already massively popular game. Since launching on Apple iOS, users of Android smartphones and tablets have been wondering when Fortnite would launch on their devices too. The Android release has apparently been delayed as we recently reported that it will be launching as an exclusive with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This exclusivity will supposedly last 30 days. After 30 days, Fortnite Mobile on Android will become available for all supported Android devices. If you're wondering if your device will be supported, we've got the list of supported Android devices taken straight from Epic Games' own website.
[Update: LeEco Le Max 2] Google Pixel C and Nexus 6 get LineageOS 15.1 while Samsung Galaxy A5/A7 2017 get LineageOS 14.1
New LineageOS builds are heading to the Pixel C, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy A5, and Galaxy A7. They include Android Oreo and Android Nougat features.
Thanks to the ultra-popular LineageOS ROM, a few devices are getting a taste of Android Oreo and Android Nougat. The last time we talked about the Pixel C was when unofficial LineageOS 15 Beta was available. This was just after it had received its last official Android update. The Nexus 6 is even older and was left behind at Android Nougat. The Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A5 were launched in early 2017 with Android Marshmallow. New LineageOS builds are here to update these devices.