Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh sent a memo to members of Google's Platform & Devices team offering voluntary buyouts, 9to5Google reported. Employees who choose t

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and Pixel units.

Google has released the first public beta of Android 16 for Pixel smartphones. The beta is available for Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 series phones, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Android 16 Beta 1 brings major improvements for tablets and large-screen devices.

Google's voluntary exit program follows the 2024 merger of its Pixel and Android teams, raising concerns about job security.

If you’re a US-based Googler working for a team focused on Android, Pixel, Chrome or a number of others, you probably already saw the news hit your work inbox that you’re being offered a “voluntary exit program” complete with a severance package.

Google’s voluntary exit program for employees looking to depart includes Platforms & Devices staff like Android, ChromeOS, Chromebooks, Nest and Pixel.