Google published a list of 42 smartphone models from 12 vendors that run up-to-date Android OS versions with the latest security patches applied. The list is meant to help boost sales for the listed models as a reward for vendors who focus on providing their customers with the security patches Google puts out each month via its Android Security Bulletin. Google also announced it would be paying an insane amount of money to researchers who deliver two types of bug reports. The company has paid out over $1.5 million in rewards to 115 individuals (or security teams) for 450 valid vulnerability reports.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-publishes-list-of-42-phones-running-latest-android-security-updates/