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Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Confirmed for Pixel 6, Which is Surprising

Kellen November 19, 2024 4

With the release of Android 16 Developer Preview 1, we're certainly looking forward to testing out any major changes that Google has planned for our Pixel devices. Since we know the device update schedule for Pixel devices, we assumed that Android 16 would...

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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...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead and flipped the release switch to "ON" and dropped the next big Android 15 update on us in beta form. If you like to test beta software...

November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the November Pixel update rolling out with the latest Android security patches. As for which devices are getting the November Pixel update, it...

Verizon Details November Security Patch for Pixel Phones

Tim November 5, 2024 6

Verizon seems to be a tad early, detailing the November security patch for Pixel phones slightly ahead of Google. On its website where it lists software updates for phones on its network, the carrier shows that the latest security patch for each Pixel phone...

Google’s Pixel Weather Appears to be Widely Rolling Out to Older Pixel Devices

Kellen October 31, 2024 1

As a part of the October Pixel Feature drop, Google shared that it was planning to push the Pixel Weather app to older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6. But as is the case with almost every feature drop, the timing was vague or needed a rollout in phases...

Google Now Selling Refurbished Pixel Phones

Tim October 28, 2024 9

Google announced today that it is now selling certified refurbished Pixel models via the Google Store. This is a first for Google, allowing customers to get Pixel phones for up to 40% off the original retail price. Models available in the program are currently...

Download: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen October 23, 2024 4

Google just released the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for your Pixel device and it is time to update. Like with previous Android 15 QPR1 builds, Google has released factory image and OTA files for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel...