Google Pixel C might have been cycled out of security updates

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With the July security patch already released, one device that was glaringly missing was Google’s last first-party tablet before the Pixel Slate: the Pixel C. This suggests Google might be ending its support for the 2015 tablet. As we know, Google only guarantees updates “at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device.” The tablet was last seen available at Google’s Store in December 2017. So, this seems to line up with Google’s policy. However, the company hasn’t released any official word on whether it has taken the tablet out of the update cycle.

Source: 9to5Google

Google quietly retires Pixel C tablet

Does this mark the end of Google’s interest in Android tablets? The tech giant has taken the product off its Google Store. Now, it’s listing page redirects to the Pixelbook, which goes to show where Google is in the whole hybrid PC space. The Google Pixel C was a weird device in the sense that it was built to run Chrome OS but the system couldn’t yet handle an all-touch device. It seems about the right time for the device to be phased out with full update support reaching its end. It’ll get security patches for another year or so, though.

Source: Android Police

Public beta version of Android 7.1 to come to some Nexus devices

Nexus 6P, 5X and Pixel C users are in for a treat. The first public beta version Android Nougat or Android 7.1 is coming this month. Nexus users won’t be the only ones to get the first and latest Android updates (especially built-in features to the new Pixel devices such as Google Assistant, Pixel Camera, Pixel Launcher, and 24/7 customer support) but they do get new features such as Night Light and Daydream VR support. Night Light is Android’s answer to Night Shift in iOS. Another one of the new features include the ability for developers to add “app shortcuts” to their Android apps. Google won’t say yet when the widespread release of Android 7.1 will be but those in the beta program don’t have to wait that much longer. You can sign up for the program here.

Source: The Verge