All articles tagged with #pixel update
Google has released a December 2025 update for Pixel devices, addressing issues like battery drain and touch responsiveness, particularly on Pixel 10, with limited rollout across carriers and regions, and additional updates for Pixel 8 and newer models.
Google Pixel's Android 16 QPR3 beta introduces a sleek new folder animation with a Hitchcock zoom effect, along with UI tweaks for icon customization and location indicators, enhancing the home screen experience.
Google has started rolling out a small, second update for Pixel phones, including Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series, likely containing a critical fix, although details are currently unknown.
Google released its December update for Pixel devices, addressing numerous bugs, including screen glitches and brightness issues, and fixing two critical security vulnerabilities across models from Pixel 6 onwards, including Pixel 10.
Google unexpectedly released a small 30MB October update for Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10, likely to address a serious security issue before the November update, which is expected to introduce new features like theme packs and GIF creation.
Google released surprise October firmware updates for its Pixel lineup from Pixel 7 to Pixel 10, likely to fix serious bugs, with rollout beginning via OTA and factory images available for manual update; Pixel 6 updates are still pending.
Verizon has detailed the upcoming October 2025 Pixel update, which is expected to include UI fixes and improvements for Pixel 7, 9, and 10 series devices, although the update has not yet been released by Google. The update addresses issues like camera background transparency, system crashes during media casting, flashlight widget display, and screen flickering, with Pixel 10 series also receiving two updates in September for display issues.
The Android 16 QPR1 September update is rolling out to various Pixel devices, bringing security patches, bug fixes across multiple components, and performance improvements, with 120 security issues addressed, including some under limited exploitation.
Google's Android 16 QPR1 update for Pixel phones introduces a major design overhaul with Material 3 Expressive, a new desktop mode similar to Samsung DeX, Live Updates for notifications, Auracast Bluetooth sharing, and various improvements for tablets and overall user experience.
Google's September Pixel drop introduces Material 3 Expressive UI to older devices, adds new lock screen effects, enhances contact display, and updates Quick Settings. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 gain Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and new gestures. Android's Bluetooth now supports LE Audio Auracast for simultaneous device pairing and private broadcasts. AI features include improved writing tools in Gboard and the new Androidify experience for creating personalized Android bots.
Google's August Pixel update addresses navigation responsiveness issues caused by Android 16, fixing unresponsive buttons and gesture delays on Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other stability and security improvements.
Google has released the July 2025 software update for supported Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6a, which introduces security patches, performance improvements, and initiates the Pixel 6a's Battery Performance Program, potentially affecting battery life for impacted devices after 400 charge cycles. Notably, the update excludes the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro and contains no Android security patches this month.
Verizon announced a July Pixel update for supported Pixel phones, focusing on improving visual experiences in Android Auto and WiFi connectivity stability, but it has not yet been officially released by Google.
The July 2025 Pixel update, expected to start rolling out around July 8, will include improvements for smoother Android Auto experiences and enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity. This is the first patch for Android 16, with another anticipated in August, and no Pixel Watch update is expected this month.
Android 16's recent release to Pixel users is underwhelming, offering minimal visual or functional changes despite a promising redesign with Material 3 Expressive. The major overhaul is delayed, leading to disappointment, especially as Apple unveils its own new design, Liquid Glass, which has received mixed reviews. Google risks missing a marketing opportunity by not showcasing the redesign early, while Android's fragmentation continues to affect user expectations and experience.