Android And iPhone Users Warned To Update Now Over Critical Google Flaw

Sometimes even the best consumer gadgets can have problems, and a new academic study has revealed a weakness in Google’s Fast Pair system which can be exploited with certain audio devices, allowing them to be taken over by others. It can apply to people who’ve never owned a Google product and just use an iPhone. As ever, updating your audio devices brings new features and peace of mind.

The good news is there’s currently no evidence that the vulnerability has yet been exploited in the wild, and many of the audio devices have now had software updates to try to mitigate the problem. In other words, don’t panic, but if your headphones are from one of the brands mentioned below, check the manufacturer’s app is current.

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What Is Google Fast Pair?

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