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Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen November 17, 2024 16

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

Pixel 5a Gets November Patch, Reaches End of Update Road

Tim November 13, 2024 3

As of August, Google is no longer listed as supporting the Pixel 5a with either major OS upgrades or monthly/quarterly security updates. The phone has essentially reached the end of the road in terms of updates, but to our surprise, it's receiving the November...

Google Fixes 4 Bugs in August Pixel Update

Kellen August 6, 2024 6

As a part of the August Pixel update, which by all means is pretty minor before we see Android 15, Google provided a list of bugs it took care of. In the latest build for still-supported Pixel devices, Google took aim at boot looping issues, brightness...

July 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen July 2, 2024 19

The July Android security patch went live this morning for Google's line-up of Pixel devices and phones. This update follows June's big Pixel Feature Drop and is expected to be quite minor. In fact, this should mostly just be a bug fixer to take care of any...

Google Fixes 13 Big Pixel Bugs in June’s Quarterly Android Update

Kellen June 11, 2024 5

The big quarterly Pixel update for June is now available for the Pixel 5a up through the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. As expected, it is the June Feature Drop and also a big bug fixer that should help stabilize your device and rid it of issues...

June Pixel Feature Drop is Here With Gemini Nano, Display Port, Phone Lookup, Camera Stuff, More

Kellen June 11, 2024 17

The best part of each quarter for Pixel owners is when Google finalizes its next big quarterly Android update, as it also means we’ll get a Pixel Feature Drop with new toys to play with. The June Pixel Feature Drop is arriving today and there are almost a...

April 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 2, 2024 26

As we enter a fresh month, Google is ready to push out new software, which means the April Android Update for your Pixel devices. While that's always exciting, this update is expected to be on the smaller side and that's because last month we received the...

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is Here for Pixel Devices

Tim April 1, 2024 10

A minor update is being shipped out to supported Pixel devices for Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, labeled as Beta 2.1. Inside, Google address launcher crashes, Pixel Tablets unable to charge when connected to the dock, a swipe not returning to home screen issue, and...