Google just pulled the plug on security updates for Android 12 and 12L as of March 31, 2025. If you’re still using a phone or tablet running these versions, this is a big deal. A ton of Android users ...

Since March 31, 2025, around three and a half years after the Android version was introduced, Google has stopped developing and distributing security patches. This means that devices for which Android ...

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If your Android phone is still running version 12 or older, it might be time for an urgent update, or even a replacement. Google is making under-the-radar changes to how Android apps function, and it ...

Google has released security patches for six vulnerabilities in Android's August 2025 security update, including two Qualcomm flaws exploited in targeted attacks. The two security bugs, tracked as CVE ...