{"id":487371,"date":"2026-02-20T09:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487371\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:50:07","slug":"google-pixel-11-could-get-a-significant-hardware-security-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487371\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel 11 could get a significant hardware security boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Gh\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"google pixel 10 pro obsidian in hand display lockscreen\"  alt=\"google pixel 10 pro obsidian in hand display lockscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/google-pixel-10-pro-obsidian-in-hand-display-lockscreen.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rita El Khoury \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>The Google Tensor G6 processor could pack a Titan M3 security chip, according to a new leak.<br \/>\nThis would be the first big security chip upgrade for Pixel phones since the Titan M2 in 2021.<br \/>\nGoogle is expected to use the Tensor G6 in its Pixel 11 phones.<\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/google-pixel-10-pro-xl-review-3597168\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel phone<\/a>s have all shipped with security chips to thwart attacks, with\u00a0the 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/mystic_leaks\/41119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mystic Leaks<\/a> on Telegram (h\/t: <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2026\/02\/19\/googles-tensor-g6-rumored-to-be-paired-with-new-titan-m3-security-coprocessor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">9to5Google<\/a>) apparently uncovered evidence that the Tensor G6 processor will be equipped with the Titan M3 security chip. The source posted a screenshot referencing \u201cGoogle Epic\u201d and \u201clongjing.\u201d It\u2019s believed that \u201cGoogle Epic\u201d is the Titan M3\u2019s codename, while \u201clongjing\u201d is the firmware name. Check out the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Gh\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Tensor G6 Titan M3 chip MysticLeaks\"  alt=\"Tensor G6 Titan M3 chip MysticLeaks\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tensor-G6-Titan-M3-chip-MysticLeaks.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_Gh\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768233971_656_google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_Gh\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768233972_401_google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The source didn\u2019t reveal more information about the Titan M3 chip, but it\u2019s a safe bet that the new silicon will help protect the Pixel 11 phones in a few new ways. It would also be the first major security hardware upgrade in a while, as Google has used the Titan M2 since 2021\u2019s Pixel 6 range.<\/p>\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/titan-m2-google-3261547\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">previously explained<\/a> that the Titan M2 protected Pixel phones by serving as a secure enclave for biometrics and cryptographic keys, validating the Android OS, and protecting against various types of attack methods. It also plays a role after your phone boots up, as it helps encrypt your storage until you unlock your device for the first time. Google even <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products-and-platforms\/devices\/pixel\/introducing-google-tensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">claimed<\/a> that the Titan M2 could withstand attack vectors like laser fault injection, electromagnetic analysis, and voltage glitching.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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