Unsurprisingly, Google’s latest phone launch matches the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro’s “fastest and most secure chip to date,” Google’s Tensor G3 chip. It also “works with the certified Titan M2 security chip and built-in VPN for additional protection,” and includes the new normal seven years of software updates.

Google has also improved the stability or performance for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio on supported Pixel smartphones with the May security update.

Android security patch is rolling out now to Google Pixel devices. Do a software update check in System Settings!