If you’ve owned an Android phone, there’s a good chance you’ve faced software delays. There are several reasons why the latest version may not reach your phone on time. Until recently, you didn’t have to shell out top dollar for a phone to get instant Android security updates. But since last year, that’s not the case anymore — and you can blame it on the Google Pixel. The Nexus Is Dead, Long Live the Nexus Let’s step back a little. Since 2010, Google had been partnering with Android phone manufacturers to create “Nexus” branded smartphones. These phones were Google’s take on...

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