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

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 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 is planning to layoff more people from its Platform & Devices team, but has brought a "voluntary exit" to those hit.

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