Due to the diffuser added over the flashlight for the new HiLight feature, the Pixel 11 series flashlight appears noticeably dimmer than on previous Pixel models.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-s-new-HiLight-feature-makes-its-flashlight-noticeably-dimmer-than-the-flashlights-on-previous-Pixels.1376423.0.html

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4
- Build ID: CP41.260814.003.A2 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7/Pro/7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet), CP41.260814.003.B1, CP41.260814.003.C2 (Pixel 11 series)
- August 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.28.33
- Builds for Pixel 11 series is not yet available at the time of writing
- Linux kernel version bumped to 6.12.81-android16-6-g86553c53da31-ab15878525-4k

Fixes
- Enabling the "render apps below the cutout area" developer setting caused a transparent status bar on the launcher after exiting fullscreen video playback.
- Thermal management issue that caused devices to overheat and unexpectedly reboot during use.
- An issue preventing screen mirroring to external USB-C XR glasses.
- Gesture navigation became unresponsive when rendering apps below the display cutout.
- The 80% battery limit optimization caused excessive charge times during the final 2% threshold.
- A launcher UI issue where searching for apps in the app drawer failed to process text input.
- Invoking the power menu via hardware buttons caused a missing background blur effect behind the navigation bar.
- An issue where phone call audio defaulted to the phone speaker instead of connected Bluetooth devices.
- Recents app switcher rendering bug.
- An audio service resource lock triggered during screen recording until a device restart.
- System UI visual inconsistency.
- A low-contrast rendering issue in dark mode where the connected Wi-Fi settings cog icon was barely visible.
- Enabling 3D mode on connected smart glasses resulted in a blank screen.
- A User Interface issue that prevented the notification bar from being pulled all the way down.
- An issue where WebGL applications could freeze or crash the browser process.
- Low-light Face Unlock failures bypassed Fingerprint Unlock and forced PIN entry.

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Changes: Android Developers
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September 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP3A.260905.009

Notable fixes (for all devices)
- Google app crash
- Game lag, choppy framerates, and increased device temperatures during graphics-intensive tasks
- On-device intelligence features stop working when force dark mode is enabled
- Mobile networks or unexpected service interruptions
- Media player controls lacked surface animations issue
- Crash when connecting or disconnecting an external display
- System crash that could occur when tapping a folder on the taskbar in Overview mode
- Notifications partially cut off on the lock screen
- 'Shape' live effect for wallpapers failed to properly separate the subject from the background
- Empty notification shade message did not immediately update to the correct language after changing the device's system language
- Issue that causes text to overlap in notifications
- Improve performance and reduced lag (jank) when opening the Internet panel from the quick settings shade

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Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
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September 2026 WearOS 7 Pixel Watch Update
- Build ID: CP3A.260905.002, CP3A.260905.002.E1 (Pixel Watch 2)
- One Hand Gestures App Expansions [3+]: Double pinch to open At a Glance, notification center, scroll through Gemini response, cards in Wallet app, workout metrics, Google Maps views, manage Recorder app; Wrist turn gesture for universal back navigation
- Gemini Personalisation which delivers personalised responses by learning from past conversations and connected Google apps
- Raise to talk improvements [4+]

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Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin
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September 2026 Pixel Drop
The following features are available on every supported Pixel devices except Pixel Tablet:
- Pixel VIPs updates: New widget options, quick actions to send a call or text from the home screen, new glanceable notification badges and switch effortlessly between VIPs using the bottom floating menu.
- Harry Potter Audiobook Packs
- Scam Detection on Gboard and expands to new regions: While typing a response to a suspicious message, a "Likely scam" warning chip will appear right above the keys (available in the U.S. only). Meanwhile, Scam Detection in notifications is coming to 9 new countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and the United Kingdom), alongside with 6 new languages.
-- Pause Point: Now on Pixel 6 and newer devices.

More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
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Android Canary 2609
- Build ID: ZP11.260821.010
- Support for Pixel 11 devices will be added with the next Canary release
- Require unlock for Quick Settings (off by default)

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More info: Android Developers
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5
- Build ID: CP41.260828.004.A8, CP41.260828.005.A6 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7/Pro/7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet)
- August 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.28.33

Fixes
- Changing a Bluetooth device type in settings failed to update its icon visually.
- A system stability issue that caused unexpected device reboots during continuous UI scrolling in media-heavy applications.
- Pressing hardware volume buttons while casting media prevented the system volume slider UI from displaying.
- Fixed a text-rendering issue that caused unexpected background highlights to appear when typing in search fields, and resolved a navigation routing issue that prevented Private Space from unlocking correctly.
- Enhanced HDR mode remained enabled despite being turned off in user settings.
- Launching Google Wallet via the power button shortcut caused the touchscreen to become unresponsive.
- Camera crashes during panorama processing.
- Bluetooth audio experiences noise and distortion after completing or answering a call.

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Changes: Android Developers
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Text editor app from Googlebooks

It works fine on Android phones but looks much better on bigger displays (such as foldable and tablets)

Source - AssembleDebug

@GappsLeaks

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6
- Build ID: CP41.260831.007
- August 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.28.33

Fixes
- A visual regression causing letterboxed content to leak through the status bar during activity transitions.
- The screensaver displays a blank screen while charging.
- Unexpected device reboots on Pixel 9 Pro Fold when initializing the camera viewfinder in third-party applications.
- Locked applications could not be dismissed using swipe gestures in Recents.
- A system kernel crash causing devices to unexpectedly reboot when third-party applications requested simultaneous camera and microphone access during biometric identity verification.
- An issue that caused device crashes, reboots, or hangs when scrolling.

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Changes: Android Developers
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