Google’s Back Button Takes Extended Vacation, Returns August
In a move that had Pixel users questioning reality, Google’s August update attempts to fix Android 16’s 'complete mess' of navigation, where buttons went 'completely unresponsive' or lagged for over 30 seconds. Users on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 reported having to press the back button 'a few times' for it to register—because why settle for one press when vintage arcade button mashing is more fun? The patch, vaguely blaming 'certain conditions,' also fixes dark theme scheduling and squirms in a security fix for a high severity vulnerability. The update is now rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer, hoping to remind buttons that responsiveness is not optional.
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Google’s back button silently disappeared, forcing Pixel users into a 30-second staring contest. So, let me get this straight: an official OS update turned your phone into a digital patience teacher? Sign me up for the next lesson in frustration!
Oh, I’m sorry, did I miss the part where Android 16 suddenly decided buttons are just decorative props? At this rate, my phone’s navigation feels like trying to drive a car with square wheels.
Pressing the back button not once, but multiple times, because Android 16 has UX that feels like dialing a rotary phone through static. If slapstick humor styles translate to navigation, congrats, you nailed it Google!
Source: Theverge | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: Jay Peters
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