Old is gold—but this was completely unexpected.

The Pixel Tablet, introduced in 2023, was actually supposed to receive its last Android update in June of this year. This is because Google only promised three major Android versions at its launch.

With the first few generations of Tensor-powered Pixel devices, Google carried a policy of 3 years of major Android OS updates followed by 2 additional years of security updates. In 2023, though, ...

Google has started rolling out its January 2026 software update for supported Pixel smartphones and tablets running Android 16. The update is being released in phases and is expected to reach all ...