Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8, Google Pixel to support Google Duo's live sharing

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Samsung and Google are bringing an Apple SharePlay-like experience to Android. The new Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 devices will support a live-sharing feature in Google Duo. It will let you chat with someone while simultaneously viewing the same notes, photos, and videos. It will only work with certain apps, like YouTube, Google Maps, Samsung Notes and Gallery, and Google's Jamboard interactive whiteboard app. 

Engadget reports that these Galaxy devices and the Pixel smartphones will be the only ones to get full support for this feature. Other Android devices will only be able to join these calls instead of host them.

Samsung confirms extra year of Android updates

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Unsurprisingly, the rumour that Samsung plans to offer an extra year of Android OS upgrade is accurate. Samsung confirms that the Galaxy S22 series will get up to four generations of Android updates, meaning you get more use out of the phones while supporting the company's sustainability efforts. And as The Verge pointed out, Samsung one-ups Google by offering a year more than the company does for its Pixel devices.

Of course, the extra year of updates is welcome. But you might expect to see differences in feature rollout in older models, given they might not have the hardware to support newer features. Apple is still the leader in offering long-term support, with the 2015 iPhone 6s still getting iOS 15. But we appreciate efforts in the Android space to extend support. Hopefully, other brands will follow Samsung's lead.

Samsung Canada shares Galaxy S22 series' pricing & pre-order details

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 series has just launched. And, of course, the top information you'd want to know is how much they are and when you can get your hands on them.

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Google releases final Pixel 3 security update

Moving on to other Android update news. If you want up-to-date security fixes for your smartphone, it might be time to let go of your Pixel 3. The company has confirmed it is delivering the last security update for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, which is in line with a previous announcement that the first quarter of 2022 will mark the last time the device will get an update. It's unclear what the patch fixes, but the build ID supposedly matches an October patch released on newer Pixel models. So, this release is more of a catch-up update than the latest patch.

If you own a Pixel 3a or newer, those just received a February 2022 update that takes on some pesky problems, including reboots after camera use, Bluetooth audio disconnection and quality issues, carrier-specific connection troubles, and more.

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