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No May 2026 update for Pixel 6 series — but the overheating and battery drain still remain

No May 2026 update for the Pixel 6 series again. Pixel 6 devices are among the most affected by battery drain and overheating issues, yet there’s still no proper fix.

Why this unfair treatment toward Pixel 6 users, Google?

Pixel 6 series phones are still officially eligible for security updates, so owners deserve equal attention and support.

The battery drain and overheating problems seriously affect daily use. Since these issues came after updates, Google should acknowledge them and provide a proper fix as soon as possible.

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Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5
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Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5

With the launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between the iPhone and Google Messages on Android.

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Android - Reddit

Honor Play 80 Plus arrives with SD 4 Gen 4 and 7,500mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_80_plus_arrives_with_sd_4_gen_4_and_7500mah_battery-news-72681.php

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GSMArena.com

Honor Play 80 Plus arrives with SD 4 Gen 4 and 7,500mAh battery

It's already on open sale in China. The third entry in the Honor Play 80 series is here with the Play 80 Plus. It joins the Play 80 and Play 80 Pro, which...

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Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps. General discussion about devices is welcome. Please direct technical support, upgrade questions, buy/sell, app recommendations, and carrier-related issues to other subreddits.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Official Rollout Starts May 6
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsungs-one-ui-8-5-official-rollout-starts-may-6

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Official Rollout Starts May 6 - Samsung Global Newsroom

Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 rollout to more devices, bringing the latest Galaxy AI

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Liquid Glass for Android is 'not happening,' at least not for Pixels
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/06/liquid-glass-for-android-is-not-happening-at-least-not-for-pixels/

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9to5Google

Liquid Glass for Android is 'not happening,' at least not for Pixels

Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign of its platforms, especially iOS, has been divisive to say the least but, thankfully, Google’s President...

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Global Smartphone Revenues Up 8% YoY in Q1 2026 Despite Shipment Slowdown; Apple Grows Fastest
https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/Global-Smartphone-Revenues-Up-8-percent-YoY-in-Q1-2026

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Global Smartphone Revenues Up 8% YoY in Q1 2026 Despite Shipment Slowdown; Apple Grows Fastest

The global smartphone market’s revenue grew 8% YoY in Q1 2026, driven by strong premium demand and pricing adjustments across major OEM portfolios amid rising Bill of Materials (BoM). The average…

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Android isn’t getting a Liquid Glass-style redesign.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/925375/android-isnt-getting-a-liquid-glass-style-redesign

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Android isn’t getting a Liquid Glass-style redesign.

Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat shut down what may have been a joke about a potential Apple-like design language for the platform.
Google will show off what’s actually coming to Android next week during The Android Show: I/O Edition, which premieres…

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Shocks the mid-range tablet class with fast WiFi and pen input - Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Shocks-the-mid-range-tablet-class-with-fast-WiFi-and-pen-input-Lenovo-Idea-Tab-Pro-Gen-2-review.1289524.0.html

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Shocks the mid-range tablet class with fast WiFi and pen input - Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 review

notebookcheck.com test of the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2. The slim 13-inch tablet with pen input is sometimes available for less than 500 euros. It can impress with AI features, but is perhaps not the ideal choice for everyone due to its rather moderate runtimes?…

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Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE debut in India
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_and_vivo_x300_fe_debut_in_india-news-72711.php

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vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300 FE debut in India

The phones are now available for pre-order, with sales starting on May 14. Shortly after their global rollout last month, the vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE...

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Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/06/android-17-qpr1-beta-pixel/

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9to5Google

Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel

Just two weeks after the first preview, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2. The following issues are...

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Android - Reddit

Google could finally let you remove your Pixel's home screen search bar
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-remove-search-bar-pixel-phones-3664542/

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Android Authority

Google could finally let you remove the search bar from your Pixel's home screen

Google Pixel phones have offered a persistent search bar on the home screen for years now, but it looks like the firm could let you remove it.

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Android - Reddit

Qualcomm Unveils Two New Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 4 Gen 5, Mobile Platforms, Delivering Faster, Smoother Mobile Experiences to More Users Globally - Qualcomm
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/05/qualcomm-unveils-two-new-snapdragon-mobile-platforms--delivering

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Qualcomm

Qualcomm Unveils Two New Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, Delivering Faster, Smoother Mobile Experiences to More Users Globally | Qualcomm

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Google Pixel May 2026 update fails to fix battery drain issues
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-May-2026-update-fails-to-fix-battery-drain-issues.1290483.0.html

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