Devices · 2h ago
Pixel 6 Won't Get Android Kernel Upgrade, But Security Updates Continue
Google's Pixel 6 will miss the next Android kernel upgrade, though it will still receive security patches and Android 17 through October 2026. The exclusion affects only the underlying kernel, not feature updates or security support. Owners can expect continued software support for over two more years.
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The headline overstates the impact: missing a kernel upgrade is technical, but users won't notice changes in day-to-day use or security.
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