New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Google has started rolling out its January 2026 software update for supported Pixel smartphones and tablets running Android 16. The update is being released in phases and is expected to reach all eligible devices over the next week, depending on region and carrier.

Users will receive a notification once the update becomes available for their device, although Google also recommends manually checking for updates in the system settings.

The January update applies to a broad selection of Pixel models, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and the latest Pixel 10 lineup. While most devices globally share the same build number, Google has released region specific versions for EMEA ...