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Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen May 31, 2023 3

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

Android 14 Beta 2.1: New Pixel Update Dropped, Fixes 8 Big Bugs

Kellen May 25, 2023 6

Fresh off the Android 14 Beta 2 hitting Pixel phones at I/O a couple of weeks back, Google is now pushing out Android 14 Beta 2.1. This beta update is all about the bug fixes as we continue this push toward a stable update at the end of the summer. Google is...

Pixel 6’s May Update on Verizon is Finally Here

Kellen May 17, 2023 8

When Google released the May Android update for Pixel phones on the first day of May, we were pleased at the timing after a couple of months where it was anyone's guess when their Pixel 7 or Pixel 5 or Pixel 4a might see an update. They told us at the time...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.2 Update Arrives to Fix More Bugs

Kellen May 16, 2023 2

We are getting closer and closer to the Android 13 QPR3 update hitting all Pixel phones in June along with the next Pixel Feature Drop, so it only makes sense that Google would increase beta update releases with additional bug fixes before we get there. Today,...

Pixel Owners, Are You Noticing Battery Drain Following May Update? (Updated)

Tim May 15, 2023 54

Update: Google has made a statement, indicating that they have determined the issue and are immediately shipping out a fix that will require zero work from the user. Hopefully this is all resolved shortly. Good work, everyone! We have received reports of...

Android 14 Beta 2 Arrives for Pixel Phones!

Kellen May 10, 2023 12

It wouldn't be a Google I/O without a new build of Android for Pixel phone owners to test out. And right on schedule, Google just gave us Android 14 Beta 2. While we'll be flashing this now with you, I'd suggest everyone on Beta 1 or Beta 1.1 move onto this...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 Update is Here for Pixel Phones

Kellen May 4, 2023 1

A new Android 13 Beta update is here for Google's line of Pixel phones from the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7 Pro. The update arrives as Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 and aims to fix several bugs only a couple of weeks since Beta 3 dropped. Google is addressing "...

May 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen May 1, 2023 45

The first Monday schedule for Google Pixel phone updates is back on, friends! Google shared info on the May Google Pixel update this morning, saying that it is rolling out to the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7 Pro starting today. After experiencing delays of...