Tensor G6 chipset could give the Pixel 11 the biggest security upgrade since Pixel 6 — here's how

Google Pixel 10 pro moonstone review images — (Image credit: Future)

Ever since the debut of the first Tensor chipset, Google has been very outspoken about the extra security afforded by the Titan M2 security chip. That said, it always feels like improvements to that security fall to the wayside compared to things like AI performance. But this might change with Pixel 11, and the upcoming Tensor G6 chip.

According to Telegram leaker Mystic Leaks, there's evidence that the Tensor G6 will come with a new Titan M3 security chip. Apparently, the chip is codenamed "Google Epic" and will run on firmware currently referred to as "longjing." Sadly, there isn't much else we can glean from this particular leak, but we can make a few assumptions about what's to come.

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The original Titan M2 chip handles the greatest security needs for your phone, including encrypting storage before you unlock your phone, validating the Android OS, offering a secure enclave for biometrics and cryptographic keys, as well as general protection from different kinds of attacks.

Google even claimed it could protect against “electromagnetic analysis, voltage glitching, and even laser fault injection.”

Obviously, we can expect the Titan M3 to offer even stronger security features and protection. I'd wager Google will ensure the Pixel 11 can withstand even more serious attacks from bad actors, while offering improved security to sensitive data that's stored on your phone. Considering how much sensitive life data we keep on our phones, that's the bare minimum it can do.

It would also be nice if the Titan M3 chip could tie into recent security features that have been added to Android. Such as the automatic theft protection lock, and the Identity Check features that are designed to prevent thieves from accessing sensitive features like Find My Device or biometrics. Heck, it'd be fantastic if Google could use Titan M3 to add extra security to Android's Private Space and better secure whatever has been hidden there.

Make Pixel the most secure Android phone for all your apps and data, no matter what you have stored on it.

There's a chance Google may reveal some details about Titan M3 and the extra security it will offer at Google I/O in May. The conference is developer-focused, and the additional security updates could be relevant to the upcoming Android 17 update. That said, Google is likely to keep most of the details under wraps until the Pixel 11 launch — which is likely to be towards the end of summer.

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