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2020
Google releases Android 11 Beta 1.5 patch
Google released the Android 11 Beta 1.5 OTA patch, which addressed the missing Google Pay issue and fixed bugs involving gesture navigation crashes and Bluetooth pairing.
2020
OPPO announces planned Android 11 Beta 1 update for Find X2 phones
OPPO announced that it would push the Android 11 Beta 1 system update to the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro during the month; the source describes this as a plan, not a completed rollout.
2020
Arizona sues Google over location tracking
Arizona filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Google, alleging that it tracked Android users’ location data without their consent. The complaint says location data collection could continue in the background even after users disabled app-specific tracking. Google said the lawsuit mischaracterized its services and said it provided privacy features and controls for location data.
2020
Google postpones Android 11 beta launch
Google said it had decided to postpone the Android 11 beta event that had been scheduled for June 3; the source does not give a new release date.
2020
The Film Detective announces Android app availability
The Film Detective announced that its streaming app would become available for download on Android devices beginning in May 2020; the app includes more than 1,000 classic film and television titles.
2020
Google launches TalkBack braille keyboard for Android
Google launched the TalkBack braille keyboard, a six-key virtual keyboard for Android that lets users enter braille without additional hardware or apps. The article says it supports English and requires Android 5.0 or later.
2020
Google introduces one-time permissions in Android 11 preview
Google's Android 11 developer preview introduced one-time app access to location, microphone and camera, and removed the default “allow all the time” location permission from the dialogue box.
2020
Google launches Android support on Twitter
Google announced that users could seek help with Android-related issues by tweeting with the #AndroidHelp hashtag, with responses coming from the official @Android account.
2020
LG announces Android 10 update plans for nine smartphones
LG announced a roadmap for Android 10 software updates for nine smartphones, with some models planned to receive the update in Q4 2020.
2019
Google makes RCS messaging available to US Android users
Google began rolling out RCS messaging as the primary SMS successor platform, and from Monday it was available to Android users on all US carriers. Users might need to update their messaging app and carrier settings.
2019
HMD Global announces Android 10 update for Nokia 7.1
HMD Global announced that the Nokia 7.1 would receive the Android 10 software update as early as the following week; the article does not report that the update had already occurred.
2019
Google launches Focus Mode for Android
Google launched Focus Mode for Android, allowing users to temporarily silence selected apps and mute their notifications; the feature also added scheduling and a break option.
2019
Google releases December 2019 Android security patch
Google released the December 2019 Android security patch for the latest Android 10 series, addressing security vulnerabilities in Android components and Qualcomm components. The article says the most critical issue could allow a remote attacker to cause a permanent denial of service.
2019
Google releases December Android and Pixel security updates
Google released the December Android security updates and Pixel Update bulletin, addressing security vulnerabilities and issues; the updates were rolling out to supported Pixel devices, with availability for other manufacturers' devices expected in subsequent weeks.
2019
Google rolls out Ambient Mode
Google rolled out Ambient Mode, an Android feature that provides Google Assistant functions while a phone is charging. The feature is scheduled to begin rolling out to selected device makers the following week.
2019
Sony announces Android 10 update roadmap for Xperia smartphones
Sony released a list of Xperia smartphones scheduled to receive Android 10 updates, with Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 listed first, starting in December. Other listed models were expected to receive the update in early 2020.
2019
Google details Android 10 Go
Google detailed Android 10 (Go edition), an updated operating system for entry-level smartphones with less than 1.5 GB of memory, and said it would launch in autumn 2019.