Tag: kernel

All the articles with the tag "kernel".

• Project Treble Brings Extended Linux Kernel Security Support to Combat Fragmentation

  One of the major issues for Android over the years has been device fragmentation. The Android version and Linux kernel version a device are on can have a massive impact on the device's security and usability, and Google is making a concerted effort to improve Android's update lifecycle with Project Treble.

• HTC 10 and HTC One A9 Android 7.0 Nougat Kernel Source Code Released

  The Android 7.0 Nougat kernel source code for the HTC 10 and HTC One A9 have finally been released, paving the way for AOSP-based custom ROMs.

• Benchmark Cheating Strikes Back: How OnePlus and Others Got Caught Red-Handed (and What They've Done About It)

  OnePlus and Meizu have been caught cheating on benchmarks. XDA investigates how it happened, and what can be done to prevent it from happening again.