… Sign in to your Android Police account Brands have been pretty good about implementing Android updates to their respective devices, but Google is still pretty much unmatched in this space, providing the fastest updates for its Pixel devices. …
… That said, this is still a win for consumers. Here’s why. Related This phone is the only one I'd trust to last beyond 2030 Settle for the right phone, not the most expensive one The EU is drawing a line on hard-to-repair devices Google isn’t reworking phone design out of goodwill. …
… However, you don't need the latest Android device to get this functionality. Google notes that the feature supports devices running Android 9 or newer and Google Play Services 25.49.xx or newer.
… Related Google's pricing strategy is a total mess, and it's ruining the Pixel There's never a good time to buy a Pixel Google updates have been rocky in 2026 I don’t care about features if my battery drains There were rumblings about the January Pixel updates causing battery drain on devices. …
… They use the Play Store, then get Galaxy Store notifications for pre-installed app updates. …
… Google just dropped an update for supported Pixel devices Pixel 6 and newer , and At a Glance is the star of the show . The March Drop adds My Commute, which provides real-time updates on departures, delays, and alternative routes for your specific transit path. …
… Instead of passing the cost on to consumers, Google keeps the Pixel device price at a lower, competitive position. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account Google has spent the first four months of 2026 pushing updates to Google Home and its Gemini voice assistant at a pace consumers have never seen before. …
… This is a win for consumers. …
… I think about how quickly updates arrive and how long the device will realistically feel current. …