Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Elite is expected to enhance the performance of mid-range handsets. OnePlus has confirmed a global launch for the OnePlus 13 handsets in January 2025, with a focus on AI integration and sustainability. Google has extended the software and security updates for the Pixel 6 from three to five years. The Android Circuit provides a weekly roundup of Android news.
Key takeaways:
- Google has released December’s Pixel Drop, bringing new experiences and tools to its Pixel smartphones, including Gemini AI, Screenshots search facility, and AI-powered call screening.
- Samsung has launched a public beta for OneUI 7, its implementation of Android for the Galaxy smartphone family, with a focus on AI capabilities and user experience improvements.
- Reports suggest the long-awaited Pixel Tablet 2 has been cancelled, raising questions about the impact on Android’s tablet ecosystem.
- OnePlus has confirmed a global launch for the OnePlus 13 handsets in January 2025, and Google has extended the software and security updates for the Pixel 6 from three to five years.