GrapheneOS is finally ready to break free from Pixels, and it may never look back

GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android fork previously exclusive to Google Pixel devices, has partnered with a major Android OEM to expand support to Snapdragon-powered flagship smartphones by 2026-2027. The partnership marks a significant shift for the security-focused operating system, which has maintained strict hardware requirements that only Pixels previously met. While the OEM partner remains unnamed, the new devices will be priced similarly to Pixels and available globally. GrapheneOS will continue supporting existing Pixel devices and confirmed Pixel 10 support, though Pixel 11 compatibility is uncertain.