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Google Says AirDrop for Android Coming to More Phones Soon

Kellen February 5, 2026 6

AirDrop for Android will arrive on other Android phones this year, not just Pixel devices. When Google surprisingly launched AirDrop support on the Pixel 10 last year, we sort of assumed they would eventually bring the functionality to more devices. We've...

There’s a Reason You Haven’t Seen a New Pixel Watch Update

Kellen February 4, 2026 5

Pixel Watch updates remain on a mostly quarterly schedule rather than monthly as we enter 2026. When the Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 first arrived on the scene, Google seemed invested in pushing out updates to them on a monthly basis, just...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 17

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has done something it often ends up doing because it can't keep anything secret - it just out-of-nowhere announced the Pixel 10a. Yes, the...

Google Pixel Watch Update Schedule: When Do Updates Stop?

Kellen February 4, 2026 3

We closely follow the schedule of Google Pixel device updates, letting you know quicker than anyone when those updates are rolling out and when your Pixel device might stop receiving them. While the majority of our focus there over the years has been on Pixel...

Google Gets Search, AI Mode Ready for Winter Olympics

Tim February 3, 2026 2

Winter Olympics are set to begin shortly, and with that, Google is preparing its Google Search platform and AI Mode (Gemini) ready with a suite of features to ensure you don't miss any of the action from Italy. Google is making it very easy to track upcoming...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 10

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February Pixel update is now available for your Pixel devices. Google pushed the update this morning with several builds that are specific to a...

Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel

Kellen February 3, 2026 9

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in recent months for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should still be supported through 2026, 2027, and beyond, we're just starting to question what the cadence for...

Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 12

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more flexibility and to release updates when they are truly ready. We probably don't need to keep explaining this to you, so this may be...