Episode 42: Silicon Regressions

Google’s Tensor G6 inside the Pixel 11 quietly dropped support for ARM Hardware Memory Tagging Extension (MTE). In this episode, we break down why trading silicon-level exploit mitigations for AI die space shatters the hardened mobile security model, why GrapheneOS cannot support the Pixel 11 as a standard tier device, and how to adjust your mobile threat model.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Pixel 11 Architectural Shift & GrapheneOS Support
• 03:31 – Under the Hood: Why ARM MTE Matters
• 07:02 – The Commercial Spyware Threat & The Single-Vendor Trap
• 08:26 – Threat Model Lockdown: Actionable Hardware Checklist
• 11:02 – Final Verdict: Auditing ...