Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2
- Build ID: BP31.250523.006
- May 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.18.34
- Enhanced desktop windowing on connected displays
- Fixed Auto dark theme is not working
- Fixed Now playing is crashing when selecting a track
- Fixed Camera frequently fails to launch
- Fixed Shortcuts for newly-downloaded apps aren't automatically added
- Fixed Home button not working on app list UI
- Fixed "More wallpapers" button misaligned in wallpaper settings
- Fixed Gemini fails to work on the lockscreen

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
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So this explains why Google didn't release device trees for Pixels and closed source other repositories too like Hardware Google Graphics with Android 16 release. Android will soon be over by next year 🥀

🚨Google is NOT killing AOSP!

Google has come out and refuted speculation that it's discontinuing AOSP. However, the company just made it tougher to build AOSP for Pixel devices.

Here's how👇

🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-not-killing-aosp-3566882/

Get Android source (for Pixel)
Starting from Android 16, Google stopped making Pixel device trees public. Instead, there is a portal made available for developers (at least that's what they have left as an option).

You will be required to fill in a form and they will decide whether to distribute the code or not, plus there might be a processing fee. Additionally, they mentioned you can only apply for devices that you received within three years or devices that still receive customer support for code licensed under the GPL-3.

More info: AOSP
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Google Chrome drops support for Android Oreo and Android Pie
- To be effective with the release of version 139 (tentatively scheduled for release on August 5, 2025)
- Android 10 and later is required to run future versions

More info: Chrome Community
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates

Google Earth's 20th Birthday
- Historical Street View imagery, now on Google Earth
- Expanded building and solar design planning tools
- Data layers for surface temperature, tree canopy coverage, and rooftop reflectivity

More info: Google Blog | Medium
#Apps #Earth @PixelHubUpdates

Gemini CLI
- Open source AI agent in the terminal, powered by Gemini (requires Node.js version 18 or higher)
- Available for free with a personal Google account
- 60 model requests/min, 1,000 model requests/day

More info: GitHub
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Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program
- Effective till July 8, 2026 (Check eligibility)
- A new software update will be pushed starting July 8 2025, only impacted devices with 400 charge cycles will receive the battery management features
- Reduced battery capacity once activated, and a reminder notification will be sent at 375 cycles
- Free battery replacement country availability (starting July 21, 2025): United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and India
- Appeasement available for other owners: $100 USD cash payment or $150 USD Google Store discount code (converted to local currency)

More info: Pixel Phone Help
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July 2025 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP2A.250705.008
- This update excludes Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro (will still receive update in the future)
- No security patches for this month (will still be listed as 2025-07-05)
- Impacted Pixel 6a devices will receive the battery management features (more info)
- Display & Graphics: Improves smoother visual experiences in apps like Android Auto.
- Wi-Fi: Improves Wi-Fi connectivity stability and performance in certain conditions.

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold with Tensor G5 SoC Spotted on Geekbench

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold codenamed "rango", powered by upcoming Google Tensor G5 SoC manufactured by TSMC on its 3nm node has arrived on Geekbench

Tensor G5 CPU:
• 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.78GHz
• 5x Cortex-A725 @ 3.05GHz
• 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.25GHz

GPU: IMG PowerVR DXT-48-1536
• 2CU; Clocked at 1100MHz

Geekbench 6 scores
Single-core: 2176
Multi-core: 6173

The Pixel 10 series will debut in August 2025 worldwide.

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Android Canary (July 2025)
- Build ID: ZP11.250606.010.A1
- Canary, an experimental new option for developers, updates once a month (opting out requires data wipe)
- Available for supported Pixel devices via Android Flash Tool and as an Android Virtual Device (AVD) image
- New cellular protection features that warns if you are connected to faked cell towers
- Adjust brightness on HDR images
- Lock screen shortcut for Now Playing

More info: Android Developers | BetaWiki
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YouTube Charts to replace YouTube Trending page
- Effective: July 21, 2025
- Explore charts for Trending Music Videos, Weekly Top Podcast Shows, and Trending Movie Trailers

More info: YouTube Community
#Apps #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates

Pixel 10 launch event on August 20
- August 20, 1 pm ET / 5pm UTC (Wed)
- Pixel 10 series: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Pixel Watch 4 (41m and 45mm)
- Pixel Buds 2a (rumoured)

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Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search in Search
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Excels at advanced reasoning, math and coding questions
- Deep Search: Comprehensive report for in-depth research in minutes
- First available for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. who are opted in the experiment in Labs
- AI-powered calling to check pricing and availability (available for all users in the U.S. and higher limit with AI Pro and Ultra subnoscription)

More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Google #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3
- Build ID: BP31.250610.004, BP31.250610.004.A1 (Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro)
- July 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.20.39

Fixes:
- An issue around RTOS task list corruption that was causing restarts
- Launcher not completely displaying
- The media player in the notification pulldown fails to fully display and function
- Full phone restart due to class loader issues
- Kernel issue causing restarts
- Camera non-functional at startup with black screen
- Notification shade message folding breaks

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
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Android Canary 2507
- Build ID: ZP11.250627.009, ZP11.250627.007 (AVD)
- Expanded dark theme (for apps that don't support dark mode to display in dark mode)
- New preview image for Always-on display setting page
- Improved toggle visibility
- Rounded square lock screen shortcut toggles
- Linux Terminal now supports Wayland protocol

Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers | BetaWiki
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