For the first time in a couple of months or so, Google’s monthly Android update release is on time again — it’s the first Monday of the month, and the update appears to be rolling out for supported Pixel phones already. Not only that, but the May update is also available on the Pixel Watch.
Let’s start with the phones. Google releases big “Feature Drop” updates every three months, with the next one expected in June. Thus, the May update brings no new features, just a few fixes throughout, including a bug that occasionally caused lock screen UI elements to overlap with the home screen launch interface.
It looks pretty bad if you were unlucky enough to see it, but it’s now been eradicated, thankfully. Additionally, you can expect some improvements to touchscreen response under certain conditions on the Pixel 7 Pro.
The update is currently rolling out to Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and later models, and after installing it you will be at software version TQ2A.230505.002 on all supported phones except Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a 5G on T-Mobile and MVNO including Google Fi, which get TQ2A.230505.002.A1 instead. The rollout is expected to conclude in about a week and will proceed gradually until then.
The Pixel Watch is also getting its May update. Again, the rollout is expected to take a week to reach all devices. After installing the new software, your Pixel Watch will be at version RWDA.230114.013. Google says this update includes “the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.”
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