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Google's Pixel 9 Gains DoD Certification for Secure Markets

10/4/2025

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In August 2025, Google added Pixel 9 series and Pixel Tablet to certified devices list, retiring Pixel 5a 5G.
DoDIN APL certification (Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product List) lets agencies procure Pixel phones meeting security standards.
Google positions Pixel as mission-ready with on-device AI and encrypted communication, gaining traction in secure-government markets ahead of the Pixel 10 series.

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Story summary

In August 2025, Google added Pixel 9 series and Pixel Tablet to certified devices list, retiring Pixel 5a 5G.
DoDIN APL certification (Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product List) lets agencies procure Pixel phones meeting security standards.
Google positions Pixel as mission-ready with on-device AI and encrypted communication, gaining traction in secure-government markets ahead of the Pixel 10 series.