The Pixel 4 series rises from the ashes with Android 16 from LineageOS

The Pixel 4 series can now run Android 16 via LineageOS 23, years after Google ended official software support.

Google Pixel 4 gets Android 16 thanks to LineageOS 23

Do note that while LineageOS 23 is based on Android 16, it's not based on the platform's latest release. Instead, the ROM is ...
HotHardware

Google Deals Blow To Custom ROMs On Pixel With Android Open Source Project Update

There's some trouble brewing ahead for developers of custom ROMs for Pixel phones. In the midst of a reorganization about how the Android open-source project is run, Pixel ROM devs have been caught by ...
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Google is changing the Android release schedule—here’s what you should know

Google kicked off the new year with a pretty major announcement for the future of Android. After nearly 20 years, it's ...

Google Pixel 9 gains AirDrop support, but you’ll have to wait

In November 2025, Google did the unthinkable: it made Android's Quick Share work with AirDrop. Pixel 10 users could finally ...
Droid Life

Pixel 9 Might Be Next for AirDrop on Android Support

One of the best new features Google gave to Pixel 10 owners in 2025 was without a doubt the magic of AirDrop support on ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 rolling out for Pixel

Ahead of the QPR1’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign going stable, Google is starting the Android 16 QPR2 Beta today for Pixel devices. Quarterly Platform Releases deliver more significant changes ...
Forbes

Android 16 Update Causing Big Problems For Pixel Owners

Google’s Android 16 update is causing serious issues for some owners of Google Pixel phones, with people struggling to wake their handsets. The new operating system was released last week, with Google ...