8 Years of the Small Guardian: The Evolution of Pixel Security Chips from Titan M to M3
Explains the 8-year evolution and functional expansion of Pixel's security chips, from the Titan M introduced in the 2018 Pixel 3 to the Titan M3 in the 2026 Pixel 11.
Key points
- •Titan M is a smartphone-specific security chip that follows the lineage of Google's Titan, which protects data centers.
- •It debuted in the 2018 Pixel 3 and has evolved to the third-generation Titan M3 in the 2026 Pixel 11.
- •Over the 8 years since its introduction, the roles and functions of the security chip have expanded significantly.