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Google fixes 78 vulnerabilities in Android

Google has fixed a whopping 78 vulnerabilities in its Android operating system in its latest security bulletin.The firm's Android October Security Bulletin, which this month addresses 31 more security flaws than last month's, is spread across two different patch levels."These patch levels organise security flaws based on the components they affect, with the '2016-10-01 security patch level' affecting core Android services, drivers, and components that all smartphone vendors must address with high priority," Google said in the bulletin.

Google melts 78 Android security holes, two of which were critical • The Register

Google has crushed 78 Android security flaws in its October bug blitzkrieg, repairing critical core Android services along the way.The patch parade sees the tech giant return to a high-double-digit patch run after issuing only 47 fixes last month and a whopping 103 in August.The updates are split into essential Android system-level software flaws, recommended hardware drivers and kernel-level flaws.

Google Patches 78 Android Flaws in October Update

Posted 2016-10-05While Google pushes forward with new Pixel hardware, existing devices get another large patch haul.Google has released its October 2016 Android Security bulletin, providing patches for 78 identified vulnerabilities, seven of which are rated as critical.Once again, the fixes include commonly patched elements, including Qualcomm components and flaws that have already been patched in the upstream Linux kernel.

Google Cast Android App to Transform to "Google Home"

Google Cast Android App to Transform to "Google Home"It's been a big week for Google fans so far, and there's still a whole lot more to come.The majority of fans will no doubt be looking forward to when they can get their hands on the new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, but Google announced a number of significant changes that are coming to Android and Google products as a whole.The Google Home speaker is set to revolutionize the way that we control our connected devices, as well as help us get through the day a little easier, but it's also taking out the Google Cast app with it.