There are lots of reasons to love Google's Pixel and Pixel XL, and while some people may buy the phones for their premium design, stellar camera, and/or stock Android experience, another reason to be smitten with the handsets is because of how quickly they receive software updates. Since both phones are children of the Google mothership itself, you'd be hard-pressed to find a phone that receives patches and updates faster than the Pixel.
Google just released the latest Android security update yesterday, and both the Pixel and Pixel XL on Verizon's network are already being upgraded to the new software. There was a bit of concern around the Pixel's launch that Verizon models would lag behind when it came to over-the-air updates, but this hasn't proven to be the case. Verizon confirmed that its version of the phones would receive software updates at the same time that non-Verizon handsets would just days after the Pixel's announcement, and the carrier's done a good job at following through on that promise.
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Once you update your Pixel or Pixel XL to March's security patch, your build number will change to NOF27B. In addition to the standard slew of security improvements, Pixel units on Verizon will also receive "increased reliability of sending and receiving calls with the Honda Bluetooth Carkit."
The March update is rolling out now, so if you haven't received it yet, you should at any time now.
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Joe Maring, a reviewer and tech news writer at PhoneArena, specializes in thorough analyses and updates on cutting-edge mobile technology, helping readers stay informed about the latest trends and product features in the rapidly evolving smartphone market.
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