Google didn't forget the Pixel 6 this time for the August software update
Google has announced that the monthly software update has arrived and is starting to land on all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. As with previous software updates, this rollout is expected to continue in phases over the next week, depending on the device and carrier. The company notes that you should see a notification when the update is available for your device. This time, the company won't be skipping over the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, like it did in July.
In this update, Google says there are general improvements for system stability and performance. It also mentions that users will get the following bug fixes:
Fix for an issue where the scheduled dark theme was not working in certain conditions
Fix for issues with 3-button navigation and gesture navigation in certain conditions
This should be the last minor update we get before the release of Android 16 QPR1. That update should bring the much-anticipated Material 3 Expressive design changes to the UI.
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