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2026
Google rolls out Motion Assist anti-motion-sickness feature to Pixel phones
Google began a staged rollout of a new Android feature called Motion Assist, starting with Pixel phones, which displays visual cues at the screen edges that move with the vehicle to reduce motion sickness while using the phone in a moving car.
2026
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 update fixing Pixel standby battery drain and HTTPS download failures
Google has pushed the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 update (build CP41.260831.016, security patch level October 5, 2026). The update fixes a standby battery drain issue on Pixel phones triggered by the Flip to Shh feature, where the processor could fail to enter deep sleep, and resolves HTTPS download failures in Android's built-in DownloadManager. It covers Pixel 6a and later devices but excludes Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro; users on Beta 6.1 can obtain it via the Android Beta Program or by sideloading system images. Release notes note that Pixel 11 Pro Fold users may need to re-enroll Face Unlock.
2026
Google unveils Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold with HiLight
Google unveiled its latest Pixel phone lineup, introducing the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which feature a new HiLight capability that uses color-coded notifications to communicate information without requiring users to check their screens. The Pixel 11 series is available for preorder starting at $1,099, with prices up to $1,899 for the Pro Fold variant.
2026
Android 17 QPR2 beta introduces built-in app lock
Google introduced a native app lock feature in the Android 17 QPR2 beta 3 build, allowing users to lock individual apps behind passcode or biometrics. The feature is currently available only on Pixel devices running the beta and is expected to expand with the full QPR2 release in December.
2026
Google rolls out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices
Google began rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 to eligible Pixel devices on Aug. 14, bringing bug fixes, new restrictions against call-forwarding fraud, and expanded interface customization options ahead of the next quarterly Feature Drop.
2022
Android 12L update disrupts payments on some Pixel phones
Pixel users reported that mobile payments stopped working after updating to Android 12L on some devices, including Pixel 4, 4a, 4a 5G and Pixel 5. A Google representative said the temporary issue had been resolved and advised affected users to update their phones and Google Pay and restart their devices.
2022
Google releases March Pixel Features Drop and Android 12.1
Google released the March Pixel Features Drop, including new features and the Android 12.1 version of Android 12L; the article also reports security updates and bug fixes.
2022
Google Pixel 6 Real Tone Super Bowl commercial airs
A Google Pixel 6 Super Bowl commercial featuring Lizzo’s song introduced Google’s Real Tone camera and highlighted camera technology’s representation of darker skin tones.
2021
Google releases December Pixel 6 update
Google began rolling out the December update for the Pixel 6 series, including fingerprint-recognition improvements and new Feature Drop features.
2021
RhinoShield opens orders for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro cases and screen protectors
RhinoShield opened orders on its official website for SolidSuit protective cases and screen protectors for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro series.
2021
Google Pixel named official fan phone of NBA leagues
Google said Google Pixel was the official fan phone of the NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League, and that it would be the first presenting partner of the NBA Playoffs.
2021
Google debuts Tensor chips for Pixel phones
Google debuted its Tensor chips, its first custom-built system-on-a-chip processors specifically for Pixel phones; the chips were planned to power the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro later that fall.
2021
Pixel acquires Cyphra
Pixel, the parent company of Perfect Image, acquired Belfast-based cybersecurity company Cyphra. Pixel said the addition expands its presence across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
2021
CIS Mobile releases altOS for Pixel 5G smartphones
CIS Mobile announced the availability of its altOS secure mobility platform on Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 smartphones. The release was available to new and existing customers and partners, with rollout to existing deployments planned over the coming weeks.
2021
Google rolls out Heads Up to Pixel phones
Google's Heads Up feature for the Digital Wellbeing Android app was rolling out to Pixel phones, where it alerts users when they are walking while using their phones.
2021
Some Pixel phones lose HD Netflix playback after firmware update
Users of some Pixel 4, Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 phones reported that after updating their phones they could no longer watch Netflix streams in HD; the article attributes the issue to Widevine DRM downgrading from L1 to L3 after the update.
2021
Pixel March update linked to wireless charging problems
Users reported that after installing Google's March update, some Pixel phones using third-party wireless charging solutions could not charge wirelessly or stopped charging at 91%. The reports said Google's Pixel Stand was unaffected; the articles reported that Google had not provided an effective solution.
2020
Google announces December Pixel Feature Drop
Google announced a December Pixel Feature Drop that adds new features to Pixel phones, including Adaptive Sound and Adaptive Connectivity for supported models.
2020
Google releases November Pixel security update with bug fixes
Google released the November Pixel Security Update, which addressed bugs including issues with Do Not Disturb on Pixel phones and incoming calls on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G devices.
2020
Google announces Android 11 launch
Google announced the release of the Android 11 operating system and began rolling it out to Pixel users. Updates for users of OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and realme phones were expected in the following days.