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Android 15 QPR2, Pixel

Android Authority · 21h

Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2

Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.

Custom icon shapes might return to Pixel phones with Android 16

Custom icon shapes for Pixel phones were spotted in the latest Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 update and posted on the Telegram channel Google News. This is a beloved feature Google removed way back with Android 12, along with custom status bar icons and fonts. At least one of those things is coming back, although there appears to be a limit.

Android Police · 21h

The March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop gets its first beta with Android 15 QPR2

Google told us this was coming weeks ago. Now Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 has finally arrived with our first look at the March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop.

Android Authority · 23h

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, coming to Pixels soon (Update: How soon is now?)

If you own a recent Google Pixel smartphone, get ready to give the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 a shot and see what new features are on the way.

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 starts for enrolled Pixels

Google highlighted the start of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel testers on Reddit. The update contains the November security patch and a list of known issues users may encounter. The QPR2 update is expected to arrive as the March 2025 feature drop while we brace for a much earlier Android 16 launch.

Android Authority1h

The Pixel Watch isn’t getting another update until spring 2025

The next scheduled update is set for March 2025. That timeframe lines up with the next Pixel Feature Drop. Yesterday, ...

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The Pixel Watch is about to get a long-awaited software update

After an unfortunate delay, Wear OS 5 is finally coming to first- and second-gen Pixel Watch models in a software update.

Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets

Google is updating the Android Linux kernel to 6.1.99 for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 ...

Pixel 5a Gets November Patch, Reaches End of Update Road

The software version number for this build of Android 14 is listed as AP2A ... the phones that were announced to receive ...

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Pixel & iPhone are singing together in Google's latest video ad

Google has just released a new #BestFriendsForever ad, and both Pixel and iPhone are signing in it. It's also movie-inspired.

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Is Google or Samsung Better on Android? According to Our Experience... Yes.

Between Google and Samsung, Android users are spoiled for choice. The Google Pixel line is stronger than ever thanks ...

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Google is finally resuming the Wear OS 5 rollout for older Pixel Watch models – here's what you need to know

Google paused the Wear OS 5 update in late September after users reported that the update was bricking their older-generation ...

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Google Pixel Fold 9 Pro: The Upgrade You’ve Been WAITING For?

The Google Pixel Fold 9 Pro is a significant entry in the rapidly evolving foldable smartphone market, offering a compelling ...

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Google's Priority Modes are live in Android 15 QPR2, taking DND to the next level

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces Priority Modes, a feature originally believed to come out with Android 16. Priority Modes ...

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Android Circuit: Critical Pixel Security Update, Honor Magic7 Pro Launch, Galaxy S25+ Benchmarks

This week’s Android headlines; a critical Google Pixel security update, Galaxy S25+ benchmarks, Pixel market share win, ...

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