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Android 16 QPR2 rolling out with December 2025 security update
With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 November update rolling out: Pixel emergency calling, camera fixes
The final update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the November security patch for the 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This release is accompanied by an out of cycle Feature Drop.
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Google has patched ‘Pixnapping’ attack in Android, further fix with December security update
Google is aware of a vulnerability that’s able to steal data from apps that are generally considered secure like Authenticator or Signal, using a new technique called “Pixnapping.” The vulnerability has been effective on several Google Pixel device models, as well as Samsung Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 October update rolling out with Pixel display & UI fixes
The first update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the October security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 September update rolling out with 24 Pixel fixes
The Android 16 QPR1 update with the September 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. There are Pixel fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Kernel, System, Telephony, User Interface.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 August update rolling out with three Pixel fixes
The next update to Android 16 is rolling out with the August 2025 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 July update rolling out with just two Pixel fixes
The first monthly update to Android 16 is rolling out with the July security patch for the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 June update rolling out with Pixel fingerprint, cellular fixes
The Android 16 update with the June 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. There are Pixel fixes across Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, and User Interface.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 May update rolling out: Pixel microphone, Bluetooth fixes
Ahead of Android 16, the Android 15 May security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. There are three fixes this month that apply to all supported devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 April update rolling out: Pixel camera, display fixes
After last month’s big update, the Android 15 April security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. It follows a single-feature April 2025 Pixel Drop for Gemini Live’s new Astra capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 QPR2 rolling out with March security update
With the March 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 15 QPR2 update and a Pixel (Feature) Drop for the 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. This is the last major update to Android 15 and has some notable changes/additions.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 February update rolling out: Pixel Bluetooth, Android Auto fixes
Ahead of next month’s bigger update, the Android 15 February security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 January security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Google is kicking off 2025 Pixel updates with the Android 15 January security patch today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 QPR1 rolling out with December security update
With the December 2024 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 15 QPR1 update and a Pixel (Feature) Drop for the 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 November security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Following the stable release last month, the first update to Android 15 is rolling out with the November security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s fixed for Pixel 9 with Android 15 October security patch
The Android 15 October security patch is rolling out for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. There are Pixel fixes across Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and User Interface with this update.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 September security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
With Android 15 not launching until next month, the Android 14 September security patch is rolling out today for the 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 August security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
While we wait for Android 15 to hit stable, the Android 14 August security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a. This release came a day later than expected, while the Pixel Watch update was yesterday.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 July security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Following QPR3 last month, the Android 14 July security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a. Compared to the delays last month, it’s coming sooner, though the Pixel Watch update rolled out first on Monday.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR3 rolling out with June Pixel update
In addition to the Feature Drop, Google is rolling out QPR3 to Android 14 with the June 2024 security patch for the latest Pixel devices: 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 May security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
The Android 14 May security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. It’s available a day after the equivalent Pixel Watch update.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 April security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Following QPR2 last month, the Android 14 April security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. This release came later than usual in the afternoon, while the Pixel Watch update came out first.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR2 rolling out with March Pixel update
Google is rolling out the QPR2 stable update to Android 14 with the March 2024 security patch for the latest Pixel devices: 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 February security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
The year in updates continues with Android 14 February security patch today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. This is still Android 14 QPR1 and not QPR2.
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