Google is supporting all Tensor-powered Pixel smartphones with Android 17, dating back to 2021’s Pixel 6 series and coming up to the latest Pixel 10 phones. The Android 17 Beta is available for all of the following devices: Pixel 6 Pixel 6 Pro Pixel 6a Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 7a Pixel Tablet Pixel Fold Pixel 8 Pixel 8 Pro Pixel 8a Pixel 9 Pixel 9 Pro Pixel 9 Pro XL Pixel 9 Pro Fold Pixel 9a Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro Pixel 10 Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold This will be the last major Android OS update for the Pixel 6 series (not Pixel 6a), with updates set to end in October 2026. Goo
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… To get started, you’ll first need to download the files needed to actually put Android 17 Beta 3 on your Pixel. There are two ways to do so. First, you can install a Factory Image , which wipes your phone and starts everything from scratch. …
Pixel 10’s May 2026 update prevents you from installing older Android versions Ben Schoon | May 5 2026 - 2:55 pm PT | May 5 2026 - 2:55 pm PT With the May 2026 update, rolling out now , Google is implementing an anti-rollback measure on Pixel 10 series devices that prevents the installation of any … …
… Google says this support “addresses the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ecosystem of apps and features.” The company notes how this was a “significant undertaking to ensure that ARM64 Linux users receive the sam… …
… The company told Wired that they’ll cost just $3, but the “catch” is that this is a limited run at first. Apparently, only 3,000 keys will be available during the first run, but it could expand based on demand. …
… Forsythe says this option really exists specifically for testing apps, not for installing applications you intend to keep on your device. You do not need to keep developer mode on to continue installing unverified APKs. …
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… Google first announced Gemini Nano would be coming to Chrome in 2024. …
… Your first port of call should be to get those downloaded. I set up without the Google Play Store or Google Mobile Services to see what the experience would be like. You can install a sandboxed version if you do want Google apps. …
… Firstly, show you how to turn this off. Since this behavior is stemming from a pre-installed Motorola app, you can just disable it Settings Apps search “Smart Feed” Disable . …
