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July 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen July 8, 2025 4

Following the release of the stable Android 16 update for Pixel phones in June, the first Android 16 monthly patch is here for July. Owners of Pixel phones, your new update is available and it may take care of some bugs you were experiencing. 2025 July Pixel...

No One Can Find Google’s New Pixel VIPs Feature

Kellen June 11, 2025 27

One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google's new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this latest drop, appears to be slowly rolling out as a server-side...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Arrives With 7 Big Fixes

Kellen June 10, 2025 5

Google apparently isn't done for the day - you want more Android 16? After giving us stable Android 16, as well as both Pixel and Android Feature Drops, Google says that the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is arriving at some point (it just went live as I was typing...

Here’s Everything Google Fixed With June Patch and Android 16

Tim June 10, 2025 1

Google has shared details on the June, 2025 patch (which is Android 16) and what all is inside. Bound for all supported Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup, there's a healthy list of fixes inside. Android 16 bug fixes: Google notes fixes for the...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices

Tim June 4, 2025 12

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 has been released for Pixel devices. Google calls it a minor update, but the list of fixes tells a bit different of a story. Inside, Google lists fixes for unresponsive navigation buttons, progress bar fixes, wallpaper crash fixes,...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 Now Available for Pixel Devices!

Tim May 20, 2025 6

Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 during its Google I/O keynote, downloadable onto Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6. Labeled as build number BP31.250502.008, this build will contain new platform features, bug fixes, performance optimizations, and...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing that Google is likely to release stable Android 16 in a couple of weeks at Google I/O. That part of me was wrong, as Google has done just...

Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives Tomorrow for Pixel Devices

Tim April 16, 2025 1

Android 16 beta participants, ensure your devices are fully charged tomorrow, as the Android Development team has confirmed via Twitter that Beta 4 will be released on April 17 (tomorrow). UPDATE 4/17: Android 16 Beta 4 has been released. Get it here! With...