Google just released the November 2022 software update(Opens in a new window) for its Pixel smartphones, with the main benefit being better battery life on newer Pixel handsets.

The 50MB download includes a number of fixes for Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 phones. For Pixel 6, 6 Pro and Pixel 6a, there is a bug fix for an issue that caused increased power consumption during the installation of certain applications. Which apps are not listed, but this fix is ​​likely to improve battery life for the majority of owners.

For the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, there are “display power consumption optimizations to improve thermal performance under certain conditions”, as well as a fix for an issue that could sometimes cause the display to flicker. green display. For anyone who has experienced this, Google has also fixed the Photos app crash that could occur when using certain editing features on Pixel 7 devices.

The update is available now and should download and install automatically. You can navigate to Settings -> System -> System Update on your device to trigger it manually, but chances are you’ll find the update is already in progress.