Google Brings New Android 16 Update With Major Security Fixes For Pixel Users
Google Pixel users have got a new Android 16 update this month with the latest security patch very important for the devices.
Google has rolled out the new Android 16 update for Pixel devices with the latest August 2025 security patch among other fixes. The new version is part of the stable release that came out in June and now the company is offering security fixes for some major issues.
The Pixel 6 series and higher models are getting this Android 16 update over-the-air and the issues highlighted by Google range from high to critical which is never ideal and will surely have people worried about the urgency to install the new update on their Pixel phones.
Pixel Users Get Major Update: What It Brings
The new update is available if you use a Pixel 6 or higher model. Google has discovered six issues in total, three of them were fixed with the August patch dated 01-08-2025 and the other three with the 05-08-2025 version. In addition to these security fixes, Google has also resolved the problems faced by Pixel users with different features on their devices.
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The Android 16 August 2025 is available for these Pixel devices:
It seems many Pixel users have been waiting for this update to fix the issue with the dark theme and the three-button navigation issues.
Samsung One UI 8 beta program is now available for older Galaxy devices and some foldables. The new One UI version will be coming to 2024 flagship devices, including the Z Fold model in countries like US, UK, India, and South Korea from next week onwards.
Samsung will give them the chance to sign up for the One UI 8 public beta program to receive the Android 16-based version which will eventually come in the full release later this year.
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