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Google Drops Pixel Security Patch and Feature Update

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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 8, 2021 11:19AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The latest Pixel Feature Drop is now available and includes updates for both new experiences and ways to use your device, as well as security patches. Google’s quarterly Feature Drop became available on Monday to users with the Pixel 3 series and later. Updates include Pride Month Wallpapers, the ability to take videos of the stars in Night Sight, and the ability to answer or reject a call using Google Assistant. Tomohiro Ohsumi / Contributor A new Gboard will let you see key snippets of a phone number, email address, or URL suggested in the clipboard. You can then easily drop them into places like Messages or Maps. The Locked Folders feature, which debuted during last month’s Google I/O Conference, gives specific photos or videos extra protection in your phone by requiring a passcode or fingerprint to access them. A Heads Up feature also has been added to the Digital Wellbeing settings. This feature can detect when you’re walking and periodically remind you to look up from your screen, so you stay alert. As far as security updates and patches go, Android lists 43 security fixes and four functional updates in the June security patch. According to 9to5Google, these fixes include a patch to fix wireless chargers not working, to make motion photos editable (since there were some issues with that), and to address notification sound fluctuations along with videos not playing in some third-party apps. To ensure you’re protected from these vulnerabilities and to get the latest Pixel features, be sure to update your phone to the latest Android 11. Android also detailed 14 security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. In Monday’s security bulletin, Android said that the most severe of these issues "is a critical security vulnerability in the System component that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted transmission to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process." Be sure to update your phone to the latest Android 11 to ensure you’re protected from these vulnerabilities and get the latest Pixel features. Related: Google Pixel 6 (Pixel XE): News, Price, Release Date, Specs, and Rumors Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Patch Tuesday (Most Recent: October 11, 2022) Does Windows 10 Need Antivirus Protection? Can a Router Get a Virus? Norton Antivirus Review: Everything You Need to Know Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features What Is a Patch? (Patch / Hotfix Definition) The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know Parse Error: What It Is and How to Fix It How to Download Updates in Windows 8.1 How to Update Apps on Android 8 Tips on Basic Computer Safety How to Update a Mac 5 MacBook Security Tips - Internet / Network Security The 10 Best Features of Google Pixel 3 Google Phones: A Look at the Pixel Line 5 Reasons to Stick With Windows Vista Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies