Google, Samsung pushing more frequent Android security updates

In a move to address mounting concerns about security on Android, Google and Samsung are now issuing more frequent updates to devices they make

Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and Nexus 10 phones and tablets will now see weekly security updates, according to a blog post by Google. The first update is rolling out today, addressing the "Stagefright," exploit that could allow a hacker to gain access to a phone's microphone, download photos on the phone and even reroute phone calls. Nexus phones come with a pure version Android untouched by wireless providers or third party manufacturers Read more...