Google Pixel phones are known for their extended software support, something that many users of other brands often wish for. Nevertheless, over time, fans have noticed peculiarities in features following various updates. The most recent happening seems to be linked to the April 2025 update, which has prompted complaints about delayed notifications among some Google Pixel users.

Notifications play a crucial role in keeping users informed about activities in apps and messaging services. The seamless functioning of notifications is essential for both personal and professional scenarios. However, users have recently reported significant issues with this feature on Pixel devices.

After installing the April 2025 update, reports from Reddit and support forums indicate that certain Pixel device owners are experiencing delays with their notifications. Users have observed that devices tend to “accumulate” notifications while locked, leading to a burst of alerts all appearing at once once the device is unlocked. In certain cases, notifications fail to arrive altogether, remaining completely absent even after unlocking the phone.

Additionally, this problem may extend to VoIP features in messaging applications like WhatsApp, hinting that the update has disrupted the background notification processes. While the number of reports appears to be limited at this time, suggesting only a small fraction of devices are affected, the official Pixel Community is monitoring the situation and plans to notify the development team of the issues raised. Interestingly, the changelog for the latest update does not include any mention of improvements or alterations to the notification system, raising questions about its unexpected malfunction.

Users hope that a hotfix will soon be released to resolve these challenges.