While we sit back and wait for silly season, let’s take a look at the upcoming Google Pixel updates. A lot can still happen in the middle of summer.
Google has been following a clear strategy for some time, so it’s easy for us to see exactly what the update plans will be for the coming months. We would like to briefly explain it to you. When are any updates coming for Google Pixel next month?
Google Pixel: Up to 12 updates by the end of the year
Every new month there will be a general Android security patch. The planned update for Google Pixel may bring new bug fixes depending on the month. From September to December there can be many bug fixes as new Pixel phones are being launched during this time and also a new Android version.
Last year’s December update included more than 80 bug fixes for all eligible Google phones.
We also receive monthly Google system updates. It has bigger and more decisive innovations. Recently, for example, that included the relaunch of Google Wallet.
Android 13: Launch this summer
The next major Android update will be in the next few weeks. Version 13 should be ready by summer and we expect a rollout for Google Pixel in September at the latest. Therefore, there will be no new Pixel feature drops (quarterly) during this period. Android 13 should be enough for us.
But we expect a new beta in September or October. Then Pixel owners can install Android 13 QPR1 beta if they want. It will test the first Pixel feature drops for Android 13 before the update arrives in December. It is absolutely impossible to predict today how much will be expected.
Here’s what it might look like by December:
July August
- Google System Update
- Android Security Bulletin
- Android 13 Beta 4 (already released)
- Android 13 final release on Pixel 4
September-November
- Google System Update
- Android Security Bulletin
- Android 13 QPR1 Beta
December
- Google System Update
- Android Security Bulletin
- Pixel Feature Drop (Android 13 QPR1)
- Android Feature Drop (New for Google Apps)
By this time, Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be out of their update guarantee (October). Android 13 is still available as an update, but the first Pixel feature drop may no longer be available.
