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Motorola Razr+ picks up first update with July 2023 security patch
A new update has hit the Razr+, but don't expect any new features.
The Motorola Razr+ is currently one of the best foldables phones available, with its sleek look, large cover display, and excellent software. The phone first made its debut in June, and two months later, it's receiving its first software update, with the new firmware version coming in as T1TZS33.3-62-25-1-3. Now, if you were hoping for new features, you may be disappointed, as the new update offers "changes that fix bugs and improve the stability" of the device. Furthermore, the device will also become a touch more secure thanks to it receiving Android's July security patch.
Google Pixel Watch May 2023 update begins to roll out
The update is now rolling out to all Pixel Watch users.
In addition to the May 2023 security update for Pixel smartphones, Google is also launching the Pixel Watch May 2023 update as well. Although the update is out today, Google does state that it will roll out "over the next week in phases." It doesn't add any significant features, but it does provide updated security for those using the wearable. The Pixel Watch update comes in as build number RWDA.230114.013.
Google Pixel Watch April 2023 security patch is now available
The new update for Pixel Watch has finally arrived, bringing new security patches.
A new update has finally arrived for the Google Pixel Watch, just a day after the release of the April 2023 Android security update. While it's coming in a little later than usual, that's not too big of an issue, as any update is better than not having an update at all. With that said, unfortunately, we're not getting any new features this go around, but you can still keep things tidy and secure by downloading the latest update over-the-air.
Google Pixel Watch receives February 2023 update featuring latest security patches
A new update has been pushed to Google Pixel Watch devices, giving users access to important security patches.
Although the Google Pixel Watch might not be perfect, it's definitely one of the devices that keeps you coming back. Whether it's the attractive design or its excellent software, this is the Wear OS smartwatch to beat coming into 2023. While software might be an afterthought for some, it's probably one of the more crucial parts of a wearable device. Luckily, Pixel Watch devices are updated frequently, consistently providing either new features or security patches on a monthly basis.
How Monthly Android Security Patch Updates Work
Ever wondered how the monthly Android security patch updates work? Wonder no more, as we've got just the primer for you to understand the entire process.
Google has been publishing monthly security bulletins since August of 2015. These security bulletins contain a list of disclosed security vulnerabilities that have been fixed which affect the Android framework, Linux kernel, and other closed-source vendor components. Every vulnerability in the bulletins was either discovered by Google or disclosed to the company. Every vulnerability listed has a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number, along with associated references, the type of vulnerability, a severity assessment, and the AOSP version affected (if applicable). But despite the seemingly simplistic process behind how Android security patches work, there's actually a somewhat complicated back-and-forth behind the scenes that allows for your phone to get monthly or (hopefully) near-monthly patches.
LineageOS Introduces "Trust" - A Centralized Interface for Security and Privacy
The developers over at LineageOS have introduced Trust: a centralized interface for security and privacy features in the ROM. Read on to know more!
The introduction of monthly security patches for Android was a welcome and much-needed move from Google. At that time, Android was infamous for its fragmentation issues, which negatively impacted how security vulnerabilities could be patched and then quickly distributed to devices. Monthly security patches provided a quick way for concerned users to judge how "secure" and "up-to-date" their device really was.
How to install May security update on the Snapdragon Galaxy S9/S9+
The updates in this guide are for the Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. This build includes the May security patch and bug fixes, though we do not know any specific bugs that were fixed.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been out for a little over a month now. Samsung and the carriers have not released an update for their phones since the day one update. Almost every Snapdragon Galaxy S9 and S9+ are still running the February security patch from launch.
9 Year Old Linux Kernel bug dubbed 'Dirty Cow' can Root every version of Android
Dirty Cow is a newly discovered, but 9-year-old bug that can be exploited to grant root access on all versions of Android.
Despite the fact that tens of thousands of users actively pore over the Linux kernel source code actively looking for security flaws, it's not unheard of for serious bugs to go unnoticed. After all, though the chances of missing something incredibly serious are lowered by having more eyes auditing the code, we're all still human and are bound to make a mistake. The mistake this time seems to be quite serious, unfortunately. A privilege-escalation exploit was recently discovered last week, and although it has already been patched in the mainline Linux kernel, the bug could potentially be exploited on nearly every Android phone on the market until each device receives the appropriate kernel patch.