T’was instant for me. I’m pretty sure Google fixed the “Check for Updates” button years ago so that it forces your device to jump to the front of the queue when you tap it.

That was a rumour. Whereas this is a post from an official Android social media account heavily hinting at release today. There’s a distinct difference.

Yes but how many iPhone users are gamers Vs Xbox/Playstation users? 🤔

The state of Android journalism. Nothing but engagement-bait like this, and “exclusive scoops” of unreleased features that never see the light of day.

Bit hyperbolic, don’t you think? Rooted/Custom ROM users are so tiny, and they typically use security vulnerabilities to obtain root access. It’s not exactly surprising that Google closes those vulnerabilities when it can.

Google can’t exactly make root access and custom ROMs easier to use in 2025. It isn’t 2010 anymore - as soon as rooting becomes easy again, and people are bypassing security measures you know the big orgs, copyright holders and children’s apps will complain to the media and suddenly Google has a shitstorm to deal with.

Just wait until they find another vulnerability, lol.

It is kinda funny watching the American Exceptionalism finally crumble before our eyes. Shame most Americans aren’t reflective enough to realise what’s happening.