Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October 2026. A leak reported by PhoneArena on July 3 claims Google’s next major ...

With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launched in October 2021 and ...

After months of rumors and two keynote events in May 2026, Google has finally released Android 17, the stable version. It’s rolling out to eligible Pixel devices today, including models in the Pixel 6 ...

Google has started to push out the update for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1, which it officially released on July 21, but it will not include the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro as compatible devices, as both have ...

A new leak claims Google is preparing to upgrade the Linux kernel on most Tensor-based Pixel phones to version 6.12. The new kernel could potentially bring real performance and efficiency improvements ...

Holding onto an old Android phone from Samsung, Google, or Motorola? It might be time to finally give in and upgrade.