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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Tap to Share was announced with the Pixel 11 series, it’s also beginning to roll out for the Pixel 6 and newer ...

The Google Pixel 6 had a rough start in life, but despite the struggles, I'll be sad to see support for it end.