Google has started rolling out the August 2024 security update for Pixel smartphones. The update addresses critical vulnerabilities and performance issues, including screen flickering and boot loops. The security patch focuses on enhancing system stability and fixing high to critical severity security problems.
According to the Pixel Update bulletin for August, the update includes fixes for 11 vulnerabilities as of the August 1 release and an additional 35 issues addressed in the August 5 update. These patches resolve problems that could allow unauthorized privilege escalation without requiring extra execution rights. Other fixes include resolving screen flickering under specific conditions and boot loops encountered after a factory reset.
Enhancements to the user interface are also part of the update. It improves the experience when switching between users with and without a lock screen.
August security patch details
This update is available for download as an over-the-air (OTA) update on Pixel devices. Users can also access it via factory and OTA images on the Android website. The rollout of the August Security Patch covers a wide range of Pixel devices, from the latest Pixel 8 series to older models.
Eligible devices include:
– Google Pixel 8a
– Pixel 8 Pro
– Pixel 8
– Pixel Fold
– Pixel Tablet
– Pixel 7a
– Pixel 7 Pro
– Pixel 7
– Pixel 6a
– Pixel 6 Pro
– Pixel 6
– Pixel 5a
This update follows the recent release of the August 2024 security patch for Google’s smartwatches, including the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. In the meantime, Google is rumored to be advancing virtual assistants with its AI chatbot, Gemini. This technology may debut on earbuds and headphones, allowing users to interact with advanced AI without relying on a smartphone.
A report from 9to5Google reveals that Google has been developing the integration of Gemini with certain earbuds. This capability surfaced through an examination of code snippets found in the latest update of the Google app, hinting at groundbreaking features to come.
