Google Pixel Phones Just Got Their Biggest Update Of 2026. Here’s What’s New

Android 17 is now rolling out to Pixel phones, but Google's June 2026 Pixel Drop packs far more, including AI upgrades and Pixel Watch updates.
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Android 17 Update Just Went Live on Your Pixel Phone

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today. Your Google Pixel phone is getting Android 17 right now.

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Google launches 'bubble' multi-tasking and foldable gaming mode with Android 17

Google is rolling out Android 17 today, with Pixel devices getting the new mobile OS first before it makes its way to more Android phones throughout the year. Gemini Intelligence,
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Google and Apple Made It Insanely Easy to Switch from an iPhone to Android

We knew that with Android 17, Google would introduce a new Android Switch process that they said was a collaboration with Apple. This, at least in theory, would make moving from an iPhone to an Android phone incredibly easy,