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Once again, Google managed to roll out a Pixel update on time for all supported devices. The May update is now available, although it resolves only three bugs and a few security vulnerabilities. Notably, this may be the final update for Google’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
The big change here comes to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Previously, the March update reduced vibration and haptic feedback on these phones. A Google spokesperson told us the change was intentional, but a fix would eventually come to quell customer complaints.
- Display / Graphics– Fixed issue that would occasionally cause the screen to wake up without user interaction.
- sensors: Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases. (Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro only)
- User interface: Fixed the issue that caused the launcher to crash after rebooting the device under certain conditions.
Other changes in the May update address two annoying bugs: lock screens randomly lighting up and Pixel Launchers occasionally crashing. You should no longer encounter these bugs on Pixel 3a to Pixel 6 series phones.
Now, customers still have a lot to complain about. An earlier update reduced fingerprint sensor performance on all Pixel devices, and some Pixel devices randomly drop calls. I’ve also seen complaints of excessive battery drain when using 5G, though I haven’t had a chance to investigate these claims. (Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have run into any annoying Pixel bug).
On the plus side, Google should release a much bigger update next month. That’s when it’s releasing the first quarterly platform release (QPR) of Android 12, which has been in beta for a few months.
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