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Verizon Pixel phones will get Android updates at the same time as those sold by Google

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Oct

2016

Contrary to what we first thought, it’s looking like you shouldn’t necessarily worry about buying a Pixel directly from Verizon. The carrier says its partnership with Google means that Android updates will function just like on iOS: when Google pushes them out, they’ll be ready to download. Verizon issued a statement to Ars Technica clarifying […]

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iOS 10 Security Updates Move to HTTPS

14

Sep

2016

Apple has finally moved its iOS security update mechanism to HTTPS with today’s release of iOS 10. Previously, updates were sent to devices over HTTP and attackers already present on a network could potentially intercept and manipulate updates. “An issue existed in iOS updates, which did not properly secure user communications. This issue was addressed […]

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Windows 7 and 8.1 updates switching to cumulative monthly rollups starting in October

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Aug

2016

Microsoft is getting into the Windows 10 spirit for Windows 7 and 8.1 users. No, the company is not returning to its nagging tactics for the (now expired) free upgrade to Windows 10. What Microsoft is doing is making updates to Windows 7 and 8.1 much easier and similar to how it handles Windows 10 […]

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Verizon Pixel phones will get Android updates at the same time as those sold by Google

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