Google, Pixel and Android 15

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Google’s New Android 15 Update Warning—Some Pixels Now ‘Completely Dead’
Millions of Pixel users have already upgraded to Android 15, with the latest version of the OS promising a wealth of security and privacy updates. Announcing its release last week, Google promised “security features that help keep your sensitive health, financial and personal information protected from theft and fraud.”
Google Pixel 6 owners beware: Android 15 could brick your phone
Android 15 seems to be bricking certain Pixel 6 models, with the issue potentially linked to the new Private Space feature.
Android 15 makes the Google Pixel Fold near perfect
When the OG Google Pixel Fold was released in 2023, it was limited by Android 14. With Android 15, the Fold runs like it should have on day one.
Android 15 Is Breaking Some Pixel 6 Phones
Multiple users on Reddit have reported their Pixel 6 phones suddenly dying after installing the Android 15 update. In at least two cases, the issue occurred after enabling the new "Private Space" feature,
Now Pixel 6 Users Are Reporting Issues Post-Android 15 Update
As of now, all we can suggest to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners is to consider delaying the Android 15 update until Google addresses these issues. Honestly, it's not such a big upgrade

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Google Enforces Essential New Android Photo Feature
Google is starting to roll out a fundamental change that will help protect your photos and videos from malicious or poorly ...
Android 15 rolls out, courts hit pause on Epic v. Google remedies
Google's pointed out that Android gets new features more often than it once did since adopting a quarterly update cadence. To ...
Epic judge lets Google keep its Android app store closed to competitors — for now
That means Google may not have to open up its Play Store for years, if at all, while it appeals the verdict. In December, a ...
Google Chrome could soon get a brilliant new Android security feature — this is overdue
Evidence of Google adding an Identity Check feature to Chrome has been discovered, indicating you'll need biometric security ...
Google Chrome will soon block password autofills if your Android phone gets stolen
Google Chrome will support Identity Check, an Android feature that forces biometric authentication when your phone has been ...
Google wins delay in opening Android app store to rivals
A US judge on Friday let Google delay opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops, suspending a November 1 ...
Google is making it easier to use a password manager inside Chrome on Android
Google is updating Chrome on Android next month to greatly improve how password mangers operate inside the mobile browser.
Google Tensor G6 SoC’s codename has just been revealed
The codename for Google's upcoming Tensor G6 processor will be Malibu and it will be used on the Pixel 11 smartphone.
Google's Pixel Tablet is a must-buy at its lowest price yet
A year after launch, the Pixel Tablet has aged relatively well, with Android 15 further enhancing its user experience. If you ...