Pixel, Android 15

Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2
Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.
The March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop gets its first beta with Android 15 QPR2
Pixel Feature Drops and the Android Beta Program are intrinsically linked when a new Android version moves out of beta and into the stable channel, it starts a three-month timer on the next major update,
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!
For Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, Google has made this first build available to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is ready to install on your Pixel phone
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 arrived earlier today as a Generic System Image. Builds are now out for Pixel devices, from the Pixel 6 up to present. Installing one will register your device with the Beta for Pixel program.
Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets
Google is updating the Android Linux kernel to 6.1.99 for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series. Linux 6.1 was spotted as part of the Android 15 QPR 15 Beta 1 release, and will release with the stable March Pixel Feature Drop. Kernel updates are essential for device security and compatibility with future Android releases.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 starts for enrolled Pixels
Google highlighted the start of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel testers on Reddit. The update contains the November security patch and a list of known issues users may encounter. The QPR2 update is expected to arrive as the March 2025 feature drop while we brace for a much earlier Android 16 launch.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, coming to Pixels soon (Update: How soon is now?)
If you own a recent Google Pixel smartphone, get ready to give the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 a shot and see what new features are on the way.
Google rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel
While we wait for the next stable release in December, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here for Pixel devices. Quarterly Platform

Google, Android

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The Pixel 9 is truly for the people | Android Police Podcast
Google and assorted market watchers are implying that the Pixel 9 may be the phone to resonate with the most buyers yet.