Google Surprises Pixel Owners With Android Update Decision

Android Authority reports the same. “Users are reporting that the latest Google Play system update reverts their version from January 2026 to November 2025.” It’s mostly but not just Pixels affected. “The ‘downgrade’ may be a mislabeled February 2026 update.” Users are advised to do nothing for now.

Google Pixel 9a With Gemini Stays at a Record Low as Amazon Pushes to Clear Remaining Stock Before Pixel 10a Launch

Go to Amazon to purchase the Google Pixel 9a Smartphone for only $399, down from the original price of $499, for $100 in savings or 20% off.
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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February Pixel update is now available for your Pixel devices. Google pushed the update this morning with several builds that are specific to a variety

Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours

If you're comfortable tweaking advanced settings, you can turn this feature off in the Developer Options menu. To reveal the menu, go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times to unlock Developer Options. Now, return to Settings > System > Developer Options, find "Mobile data always active" and switch it off.