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If you’re a Pixel user, you’re probably used to Google’s steady stream of software updates. In addition to major Android OS upgrades, the company releases monthly security patches. Typically, there’s just one security update per month, but December has suddenly given us two.
Following the main December update released at the beginning of the month, Google launched a second update on December 17. It’s a minor update, including reduced battery drain and a fix for a touch responsiveness bug specific to the Pixel 10, but an update is still an update — no matter how small.
If you’ve got a Pixel and are wondering if your phone is eligible for Google’s second surprise December update, here’s what you need to know.
Has your Pixel gotten this second December update? 42 votes Yes (Pixel 10 series) 26 % Yes (Pixel 9 series) 19 % Yes (Pixel 8 series) 19 % No (Pixel 10 series) 19 % No (Pixel 9 series) 12 % No (Pixel 8 series) 5 %
Every Pixel model confirmed for the second December update
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With most Pixel updates this year, Google typically releases them to Pixel models as old as the Pixel 6 series. However, this second December update appears to be more limited than usual. As it currently stands, here’s every Pixel model that’s been confirmed for this latest December update: Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 8a
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