Abstract created by Sensible Solutions AI
In abstract:
- Tech Advisor studies that Google prolonged the Pixel Pill’s software program assist from three to 5 years, now lasting till June 2028 with potential Android 18 updates.
- This extension supplies reassurance for present house owners however might sign delays for brand new fashions, with rumors suggesting the Pixel Pill 2 was canceled.
- Whereas optimistic for present customers, the prolonged assist might point out Google isn’t dashing a substitute, probably leaving pill consumers ready longer.
If you happen to personal a Google Pixel Pill, then there’s excellent news. The agency simply quietly prolonged its lifespan with an extended software program replace promise.
The Android slate cum sensible show stays Google’s solely pill and it was as a result of get its final main OS software program replace in 2026. Nevertheless, Google has up to date its coverage from three years to 5.
Pixel Pill house owners will now get full assist (not simply safety updates) till June 2028, probably taking the machine to Android 18.
The affirmation may be seen on the Google assist web page for the machine, the place it says, “This contains 5 years of OS and safety updates, and might also embrace new and upgraded options with Pixel Drops.”
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Nevertheless, it doesn’t match the UK assist web page, the place it nonetheless states the assured Android model updates solely final till June 2026. It’s potential the web page simply hasn’t been up to date but.
The unhealthy information?
Assuming Google doesn’t simply restrict this extension to US customers, there’s a potential destructive aspect to this.
It might imply {that a} new mannequin remains to be method off from launching. This could tally with rumours from the final couple of years, which recommend Google cancelled the Pixel Pill 2 however may very well be engaged on a Pixel Pill 3.
We’d like to see a brand new pill from the agency as the unique, regardless of some points, has a sure attraction and provides a novel proposition within the pill market with its speaker docking station.
Whereas we maintain our fingers crossed, it’s at the least some excellent news for Pixel Pill followers.