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Has your Pixel battery life improved after updating to Android 17? [Poll]

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Android 17 is out for Pixel devices and the big post-update question — as always — is whether your battery got better, worse, or just different. 9to5Google is crowdsourcing real-world reports, which is actually more useful than any lab benchmark for knowing what to expect on your specific phone. If you're a Pixel owner weighing whether to update now or let things settle, this thread is worth watching.

Read the full story at 9to5Google
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