Google finally fixes the Dirty Pipe vulnerability on the Pixel 6 Google finally fixes the Dirty Pipe vulnerability on the Pixel 6 Originated from Linux, Dirty Pipe is a critical vulnerability that affects devices running the latest Linux kernel versions (5.8 or newer). It allows an attacker to remotely take full control of your Android 12 device by gaining system-level access. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series and the Google Pixel 6 series are among the very few affected devices....

‘Live Bloom’ wallpapers are now rolling out to Pixel phones ‘Live Bloom’ wallpapers are now rolling out to Pixel phones These wallpapers are a part of December’s Pixel Feature Drop, which started rolling out yesterday. You’ll get four wallpapers in this pack, and they bring “your Pixel screen to life with images that shift and sway when your phone moves”. The photos are provided by Andrew Zuckerman with a “Bloom one by one....

Qualcomm says that the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 will be available in devices starting in Q1 2023. While the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 devices will start seeing in Q3 2022 – which, as a reminder, ends on September 30. So it’s going to be real soon. Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 stands as a step down from the Snapdragon 8-series, so it’s the upper-end of the mid-tier smartphone range....

Samsung has created these accessories in partnership with plant-based designer Sean Wotherspoon. The company has used 100 percent recyclable and biodegradable materials in these limited-edition products. Available in three styles – Orchid, Dawn, and Rain — these are non-toxic, non-plasticized products that are safe for the environment. You can purchase the new cases and watchbands through Samsung.com starting at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT/2 p.m. GMT later today. This limited-edition collection of sustainable mobile accessories from the Korean brand will also have a limited run on the NTWRK app....

The June SMR (Security Maintenance Release) contains fixes for more than 70 vulnerabilities. These include several critical flaws related to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. A bunch of these issues are exclusive to Samsung’s Android-powered devices, including smartphones and tablets. The Galaxy A51 is picking up all those vulnerability fixes with the latest update. This release likely won’t bring any other goodies to the device. It recently received the Android 12-based One UI 4....