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Pixel 6 is compatible with Android 16 developer preview — that could be a big deal
It looks like the Pixel 6’s official Android support may not be quite over. Despite the fact the phone was scheduled to get 3 years of Android updates, which expired last month, the phone has been included in the newly-released Android 16 developer preview — suggesting that it may be getting a surprise Android 16 update sometime next year.
Your older Pixel phone will still get Android 16
Google has previously said that it wanted to shift forward the launch of Android 16, but you might be surprised to hear that it’s already underway, with the release of the first developer preview in November 2024.
Pixel 6 & 6 Pro May Get Android 16 Update Despite End of Support
The official OS support for Pixel 6 series ended October 2024 but Google has now rolled out Android 16 DP1 to both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 supports the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro — here's why it matters
Despite receiving all its guaranteed OS updates, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are getting Android 16 Developer Preview 1.
The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all
The Pixel 6 series may get Android 16 in 2025, despite official support ending in October 2024. This is suggested by its inclusion in the developer preview. Google aims to provide 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 6 series.
How to install the Android 16 Developer Preview on Google Pixel
Well ahead of its usual schedule, Google has just released the first preview of Android 16. This initial developer
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Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Confirmed for Pixel 6, Which is Surprising
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Android 16 Update Possible for Pixel 6 in 2025
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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.
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Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?
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Google rolling out last minute Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to Pixel
Google this afternoon released Android QPR1 Beta 3.1 for Pixel devices. This is a "minor update" with several bug fixes.
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How to Shop for a Google Pixel Phone
Is it worth it to get an older Pixel phone? If you can find a good deal (we're $300 range), it might be worth it. These ...