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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim September 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that the, "API surface is locked, and the app-facing behaviors are final, so you can incorporate them into your apps and take advantage of...

Here’s Everything Fixed in Pixel September Security Patch

Tim September 4, 2025 7

Google is shipping out the September security patch to all supported Pixel devices this week, dating back to the Pixel 6 series. Inside, there are many fixes, and thankfully, Google provides a very thorough list of everything that's new. To ensure you're...

Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 31

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel Tablet). The update will begin rolling out today, updating your Pixel phone's UI, as well as laying the groundwork for two additional...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1!

Kellen August 20, 2025 8

Google has already had a wild enough day with the unveiling of its new hardware line-up, but they apparently weren't satisfied with just that. To top off the day, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 with a first Beta 1 build for all of its current Pixel...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Devices

Tim August 20, 2025 1

If today wasn't fun enough, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It's available for the Pixel 9 series back to the Pixel 6 series, bringing a lot of new things to check out. Highlights in the changelog include an expanded dark theme,...

August 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen August 5, 2025 22

The Google Pixel update for August is rolling out as what should be one of the final minor updates before the big one drops in September. This new update for Pixel devices is expected to feature bug fixes and security patches, while the next update will be...

July 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen July 8, 2025 5

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...