Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Google surprised its loyal users again by rolling out an additional software update, dubbed the surprise Google Pixel update, on December 18, 2025.
This surprise update followed the release of the December 2025 monthly update, which began on December 2 for all Pixel devices running Android 16.
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While minor, this update brings important fixes specifically targeting faster-than-normal battery drain and intermittent touch responsiveness issues, particularly experienced by Pixel 10 users.
This is good news for owners of Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series devices who may be experiencing these issues.
Google Pixel Update Details: Addresses Crucial Issues
The surprise Google Pixel update, released on December 17-18, 2025, specifically focuses on two key areas of improvement that users have been eagerly awaiting.
First, it addresses battery drain, which is often reported to be faster than normal, disrupt daily usage and require users to charge their devices more frequently.
Second, this update also addresses intermittent touch responsiveness, an issue specifically observed on Pixel 10 devices.
Periodic touch failures significantly disrupt user productivity and interaction with their phones.
With this fix, navigation and app usage are expected to be smoother and more responsive.
This update is available for the Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 series.
Although considered a minor update, its impact on the user experience is expected to be significant, making Pixel devices more stable and comfortable to use.
Comprehensive Features and Improvements
In addition to the surprise Google Pixel update, the December 2025 update also brings a number of new features and significant bug fixes for Google Pixel phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10.
Google continues to innovate to improve the functionality and security of its devices.Some of the key features and improvements include:
- AI-Powered Notification Summary: Allows users to summarize long messages and group chats for quick understanding.
- Notification Organizer: Automatically groups and mutes low-priority notifications.
- Custom Icon Shapes: Further personalization options for the interface.
- Display & Graphics Improvements: Addresses issues with screen flickering, freezing, or unresponsiveness when unlocking from the Always-On Display.
- Framework Improvements: Includes stability improvements when using Picture-in-Picture mode and system performance improvements.
- Audio Improvements: Addresses an issue that sometimes caused audio to glitch.
- Battery and Charging Improvements: Fixes an issue where the battery icon displayed blank or a question mark.
- Wi-Fi Improvements: Improves Wi-Fi connectivity stability and performance.
- Security Updates: Includes fixes for 33 different security vulnerabilities, strengthening device protection.
Exclusive Google One Offers for Pixel Users
Following the surprise Google Pixel update, Google continues to pamper its users with various promotions and attractive offers for Pixel devices, some of which are valid until early 2026.
These offers are often tied to the purchase of a new device or a Google service subscription.
When purchasing a Pixel device, users may be eligible for a Google One membership trial, as detailed below:
- Pixel 9: Comes with a 6-month trial of the 2TB Google One Premium plan.
- Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Comes with a 12-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan at no cost.
- Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, or Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Can get a 6-month or 12-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan at no cost.