# That security patch date on your Android phone is no longer the full story

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-19 16:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2.5

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Android

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberSecurityNews | Android Apps Can Now Check If Your Phone Is Missing Critical Security Patches | 2026-09-18 10:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE5tMWtpZW00Z0pTR01melBoMGF3dWNVMmxPbi1HcjBCYTVyM2t0YjFNZi1rYWx6SjVzNE5UNTYtVWhFRFBJMGItSlpxMGZJT3g4YUplTm00UVp0WHJ1RlFaUlMwQlFxRHNITkxxeHNvSUd4RURa0gF6QVVfeXFMT0l2WmpYTDZGbVJfcFFHb2ZzZnRiMWhSbWlwUUZWS3FOb0RqSTZIaFRrNFQ0WnV4a1NkRkszOEw4NFpnbkdNaUI3TGpyREJCZnVDWUNkNTV4UURaVXhha1VnSnFMSFZmTjFXUXEtN1NlaE1La0VVWnlUbWc?oc=5) |
| Help Net Security | Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components | 2026-09-18 10:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNTmdibnNIUVk1b3FTVTlUZW9INmFtQ0lFb0hNZm10QUE4cXBlMmFXMmVDMENVa2lzUVdKY0Z6SzJ5ZEdZNGxMaHczUmNGMERzdUN6OFQzZnI4TG5xdEpwLXdWaFI0cjVaaHdic2Z4TGJmMTQzY2hZVDYtRGs5S0EtNllNa2E5VmM3aF94NA?oc=5) |
| blog.google | A unified view of Android security updates for enterprises and OEMs | 2026-09-18 10:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE1EdTVBMmpiX092SkJwRk9hYkh4Nk1pbmVoVlFYcTBUWHhteVQ0ODZxLUtldlNQUll1RU82dW5LUXZ4Y1hqUzlweFNpZkxBcF9wdF9rOWRubHpjcldQZklXMm1INHpwYV9XWTlZbXMzYw?oc=5) |
| blog.google | Introducing the AndroidX Security State Libraries: A Unified View of Device Security | 2026-09-18 10:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQaW1zb2lqYnJ5dEkzMTY0bllPWU4yajlUa1ZRN2VlVFJGbUtkLVd5eWtxV1d6M0N6ZHZUQUEwZG5nWTdTbHB5TVJVTXVubU9vS1p4QVdmclc4NlpXN2NyMWZoTUxSR0ZZU0NjZldzVEFFRzh0eFNOTkpZTFoyczljUmQ3RXhBNDkyQjVPZW5lcFRJS0xONzFKVDhucVozcFVhM3c?oc=5) |
| Android Authority | That security patch date on your Android phone is no longer the full story | 2026-09-18 10:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOdkk2MW10eEVPdHZhRnhRSWFNT1FlUVhmQ2ZCajE1OWZ6WTVQLUNDamtmeHMwMjJvZ2xvVWpBVno2ci1veWF2a0Y3VDZpeU5oVkpLRDlUc1Y0WVlrcE5LekF0a243MjZ0clBGdTNMdFBJN0dvLWhTN3VzTHJBSFFUNzl5Yk9seFFkcEE?oc=5) |

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