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Will Google remove Showcase.apk from all Verizon Pixel phones by October 31, 2024?
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Google to Remove Showcase.apk from Verizon Pixel Phones; Palantir Ditches Android Over Security Concerns
Aug 15, 2024, 04:22 PM
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in Google Pixel phones, involving a pre-installed app called Showcase.apk, linked to Verizon Pixel’s firmware. This app, which has been present on Pixel devices since 2017, poses a risk of remote code execution if activated. Google has responded by announcing plans to remove the app from its devices as a precautionary measure. The vulnerability has prompted data analytics company Palantir to stop using Android devices, citing concerns over Google's handling of the issue, which they found troubling. The flaw, identified by security researchers at iVerify, highlights a potential risk for millions of Android users.
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