Google skips Pixel 6 & 6 Pro in major Tensor kernel upgrade ahead of October EOL
Google is excluding the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro from upcoming major Linux kernel upgrades and Android 17 beta releases. This move signals the end of the device's software support lifecycle as it approaches its October 2026 expiration date.
Why it matters
It highlights the lifecycle management of consumer hardware and the limitations of long-term software support for older flagship devices.
When Google quietly leaves a device out of a technical announcement, it rarely does so by accident.
The article provides a factual analysis of software support cycles without taking a political or ideological stance.
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