Latest Update: Google Rolls Out May Update for Pixel Phones

What you need to know

• The May update rollout for Pixel phones begins today (May 7).
• It brings stability improvements to the devices and fixes some camera performance issues for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
• The rollout will be phased and should reach all handsets by next week.

Google Rolls Out May Update for Pixel Phones

Google has recently released the May update for Pixel phones today (May 7). This update includes stability improvements for the devices and addresses certain camera performance issues specifically for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models.

In a community post, Google announced the rollout of the update to Pixel devices running the latest Android 14, including the newly launched Pixel 5a and above. The builds for the global versions of these devices are labeled as AP1A.240505.004/005 and the update includes the Pixel Tablet as well. While the rollout begins today, it will be conducted in phases over the next week, depending on the carrier and handset model.

The May update not only brings the latest security patch, but also significant bug fixes and performance improvements for Pixel users. Users will observe enhanced stability and performance for Bluetooth LE audio on Pixel devices, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

Additionally, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro owners experiencing issues with camera performance during certain scenarios like video recording will find a new fix included in this latest update.

Prior to this update, Google also rolled out an update for the Pixel Watch, which is available for all Pixel Watch models running Wear OS 4. This update will also continue in a phased manner, reaching users within the next week.

With the monthly update for Pixel devices and the recent launch of the Pixel 8a and Pixel Tablet, the search giant is gearing up for the much-anticipated Google I/O 2024 event on May 14. This event is expected to unveil software announcements alongside the introduction of Android 15 and may also shed light on upcoming updates for Gemini. Moreover, AI is expected to be a major focus again at this event.

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