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Andrew Martonik
Andrew is the Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central. He has been a mobile enthusiast since the Windows Mobile days, and covering all things Android-related with a unique perspective at AC since 2012. For suggestions and updates, you can reach him at andrew.martonik@androidcentral.com or on Twitter at @andrewmartonik.
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Keep it tight
June security patches for Pixels and Nexuses now available
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Google has just released the latest factory images for supported Pixels and Nexuses including the June 2017 security patches with Android 7.1.2.
Going too far
HTC is learning a tough lesson in mobilizing a fan community
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HTC is at the center of a disappointing kerfuffle today surrounding its use of the private "Elevate" enthusiast community to dispel misconceptions about the just-launched HTC U11.
Worth watching
Follow iMore's WWDC 2017 coverage!
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WWDC 2017 kicks off today, and our friends at iMore are at the opening keynote!
From the Editor's Desk
Essential's uphill battle, and its mixed message on how to fight it
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Andy Rubin's new consumer electronics brand, Essential, had a pretty well-executed launch last week. But no matter how well you do things at the start, the deck is stacked against entering the market at this point.
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New hardware as far as the eye can see [#acpodcast]
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It's all hardware this week, folks.
Lock it up
More Androids are getting monthly security patches, but it's inconsistent
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In fighting a serious uphill battle, Google says there are now 100 distinct devices where a "majority" of the models sold have been updated to a monthly patch from the last 90 days. But that's a pretty low bar.
Connect it all
Samsung's Connect Home mesh Wi-Fi system will be available July 2
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Samsung has introduced yet another smart home mesh Wi-Fi solution for you to consider.
Keyboard time
Where to buy the BlackBerry KEYone
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The BlackBerry KEYone is finally going on sale in the U.S., coming to Amazon and Best Buy for $549 a couple weeks after pre-orders started to open up in some other markets.
Get Fit
Samsung updating Gear Fit 2 with new and improved workout features
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Samsung has just pushed out an update to the Gear Fit 2 right around a year after launch that makes a few solid upgrades to its fitness tracking and reporting after your workout.
🗝
You can now buy an unlocked Galaxy S8 in the U.S.
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After a few weeks of pre-orders, Samsung has fully opened sales for the U.S. unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
The future is here
The unlocked HTC U11 supports Verizon without a CDMA radio — yes, really
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Not having CDMA isn't the end of the world, nor does it preclude HTC from legitimately stating that the U11 supports Verizon — let us explain.
More information
Essential Phone will have near-stock Android, expand to U.S. carriers soon
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The Essential Phone isn't even properly for sale yet, but we're getting new details about how the software will work and what Essential's plans are for sales in the future.
Essential viewing
Watch Andy Rubin talk about the new Essential Phone at the Code Conference
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Coinciding with the launch of the Essential Phone today, founder Andy Rubin will be on stage for an interview at the Code Conference.
Fresh
YouTube has changed its app interface yet again
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YouTube is once again tweaking its Android app interface, aiming to hopefully clean things up and make the most-used YouTube functions easier to quickly reach.
classy
Huawei Watch 2 Classic now on sale in the U.S. for $369
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Huawei's higher-end Android Wear 2.0-powered Watch 2 Classic is now widely available in the U.S. from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and more.
Ambient
Essential is making a Google Home and Amazon Echo competitor, too
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Alongside its first phone, Essential is also unveiling the Essential Home — a clear direct competitor to the likes of Google Home and Amazon Echo.
Can prediction work?
Another look at Yahoo's Aviate Launcher
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Can Aviate take on Android launcher mainstays like Nova and Action? Let's fly!
Trying to turn it around
HTC U11 review: Back in the running
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With the big improvements, not only does the U11 make you wonder why the U Ultra exists — but it also makes you start considering it right alongside the flagship competition of 2017.
Essentially teased
Andy Rubin expected to show off Essential's first phone on May 30
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Essential, the phone brand founded by Andy Rubin, is building up the hype to making an announcement next week.