Google Pixel 11 could get a significant hardware security boost

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
TL;DR

  • The Google Tensor G6 processor could pack a Titan M3 security chip, according to a new leak.
  • This would be the first big security chip upgrade for Pixel phones since the Titan M2 in 2021.
  • Google is expected to use the Tensor G6 in its Pixel 11 phones.

Google’s recent Pixel phones have all shipped with security chips to thwart attacks, with the Titan M2 security chip in Pixels since 2021. Now, a leaker has uncovered evidence that the Pixel 11 series could have even better security hardware.

Mystic Leaks on Telegram (h/t: 9to5Google) apparently uncovered evidence that the Tensor G6 processor will be equipped with the Titan M3 security chip. The source posted a screenshot referencing “Google Epic” and “longjing.” It’s believed that “Google Epic” is the Titan M3’s codename, while “longjing” is the firmware name. Check out the image below.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-11-security-hardware-upgrade-leak-3642678/?rand=7

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