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
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/04/encrypted-rcs-android-iphone/

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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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Daily Superthread (May 06 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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

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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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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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Daily Superthread (May 07 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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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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A new era for your wellness: Introducing the Google Health app
https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/google-health-app/

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1VIII back design leaked from Taiwan, reposted from Long Nguyen.
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1t6tlvv

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🔔 Remindio - flexible reminder app

Hello 👋

I’d like to share my reminder app - Remindio, which I’ve been developing for over a year. It now has a solid set of practical features - most of them added based on user feedback.

# 📥 Get it on Google Play

Key Features:

🔔 Notification or full-screen alarm with custom ringtones and dismiss actions
🔁 Multiple Recurring reminders
Yearly / Monthly / Daily / Weekly / Days of week / Time intervals / Weekday of the month / End of month / List of Dates and Times
Setup duration - until count or date
Add Adjusted rules to move reminders from Holidays and Weekends
Separate rules when user clicks Done & Skip
🎉 Anniversary option for yearly reminders - enter a custom type such as Birthday, Marriage, Memorial, Graduation, etc. and set the starting year to see how many years have passed.
⏳ Multiple Pre-Reminders - Get notified minutes, hours, or even days before your actual reminder.
📍 Location & Bluetooth based reminders with time limits
🔕 Do Not Disturb rules - create flexible DND rules based on labels to skip, snooze, or show alarm reminders as notifications
🧩 Create Templates from your reminders and reuse them anytime
🎵 Custom Alarms - Set a unique ringtone, volume, and vibration level for each reminder.
📋 Copy & Paste Reminder Options
🏷 Colored labels & Attachments: checklists, notes, links, contacts, pictures
😴 Customizable snooze options
⌛ Delayed reminders - set time later if you don’t know the best time
🗣️ Voice Input - Use speech recognition to quickly fill in your reminder text.
📆 Google Calendar sync & Google Drive backups
🌗 Light/Dark themes with color accents
🏅 Coins, levels & achievements system
📊 Statistics for completed, skipped, snoozed reminders
✅ Filters, Multiselect and Swipe actions for the reminder list
📱 Widget with upcoming reminders, calendar and templates
and much more...

App is free, with Premium available via a Lifetime plan, a Subscription with a Trial period, or by watching a Rewarded ad. There are no banner ads or unexpected full-screen ads. The free version is enough for many tasks, while Premium unlocks more advanced features and settings.

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The wait is almost over: Snapseed 4.0 is finally coming to Android
https://www.androidauthority.com/snapseed-4-0-coming-to-android-3664266/

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How to Install Lossless Scaling Frame Generation on Android - ETA PRIME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=XdDdsPGkWa0

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One UI 9 Leak Reveals a New App That Wants to be Your Driving Coach
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/one-ui-9-leak-reveals-a-new-app-that-wants-to-be-your-driving-coach.html

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