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December 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 2, 2025 6

Google released the December Pixel update today that also happens to be Android 16 QPR2, which we've all been testing for several months. In fact, if you joined the QPR2 Beta early, you have had this software since August. This is a large update that touches...

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

Kellen November 11, 2025 9

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in recent months for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. The Pixel 6 series has not received an update in 2 months straight while missing 3 out of 5 months - the Pixel 7 series has (so far) only been left out in the most...

Where are the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Updates?

Kellen October 9, 2025 5

You might be wondering why your Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a isn't seeing an October update or why it missed an update in July, but then received a current build in September? We certainly are. Here's what we know as of today on Pixel 6 updates. Yesterday...

October 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen October 8, 2025 5

Following last month's Pixel update that gave us Material 3 Expressive, we are onto the October Pixel update that should be mostly bug fixes. This is one of those in-between months where we aren't getting a major quarterly build, but the previous month's...

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...

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...

Pixel 6a’s Battery Performance Update Comes July 8

Kellen July 2, 2025 4

Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance update for the Pixel 6a, noting that it had removed all factory images for the device, just like they did when the Pixel 4a received a similar update...