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Android 12 is now rolling out to Pixel phones Just as Google kicks off its big Pixel 6 event, the company has finally started rolling out Android 12 on Pixel 3 and above. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-android-12-pixel-3-rollout-170031989.html

Google acknowledges Pixel Buds connectivity issues, promises fix The problems with Google’s Pixel Buds gained widespread attention last month, with users reporting audio cutouts when using the true wireless earbuds. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/9/21285224/google-pixel-buds-connection-issues-fix-promise-coming-weeks-bluetooth

Is it safe to use an old Android phone? With flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Pro costing over $1,000, it's more tempting than ever to pick up a bargain, refurbished phone. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/is-it-safe-to-use-an-old-android-phone/

Motorola hasn’t produced an Android smartphone with flagship, top-tier specs over the last couple years. But during today’s introduction of Qualcomm’s latest processors, the company said that’s going to change in 2020. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/3/20994145/motorola-flagship-phones-qualcomm-snapdragon-865-765 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65819016/jporter_191106_3780_0007.0.jpg

A watchdog group called the Italian Authority for Market and Competition just issued South Korean electronics giant Samsung a fine for 5 million euros (~$5.7 million), via SamMobile. The cash penalty is due to the “Samsung slow down,” i.e. from https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-slow-down-fine-2018-917806/ https://cdn57.androidauthority.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Hands-On-21-840x560.jpg