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Google's February Android update confirms a big shift for older Pixels

The February Pixel update includes only security fixes, with larger changes saved for March.

Is your Pixel getting Google's February 2026 update? Here's every supported model

Have a Pixel phone? Good news! Google's February 2026 update is rolling out now. Take a look to see if your model is ...
Droid Life

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

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in recent months for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Both the Pixel 6 and ...
Android

Google Says It’s Still Supporting Pixel 6 and 7 — Just Not Monthly, Apparently

Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series devices were notably excluded from the latest Pixel Feature Drop and November 2025 Android security update, though the Pixel 7a did receive it. While both series ...
Droid Life

Google Extends Pixel Tablet OS Updates for Another 2 Years

Pixel Tablet updates now last another 2 years, thanks to new promise from Google. While Google has done some weird things ...
Android

Your Pixel 7 Pro may be looking a little swollen, and that's a problem

Pixel 7 owners are facing the same swollen battery nightmare that hit earlier models. Reports are piling up of Pixel 7 and 7 Pro units showing a dangerous battery bulge, and Google’s response so far ...
Android Police

Pixel 7 and 7 Pro battery swelling reports increase significantly, less than 3 years in

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours

If you're comfortable tweaking advanced settings, you can turn this feature off in the Developer Options menu. To reveal the menu, go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times to ...