June 2026 Pixel Drop: Bubbles, screen reactions, Phone app expansions, & more
With the stable Android 17 launch, Google is also rolling out the June 2026 Feature Drop for Pixel devices.
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Google ads tease next Pixel Drop with Screen Reactions and Gemini Omni [Video]
We’re due for Google’s next Pixel Drop and, thanks to some early ads, we now know that Screen Reactions and some Gemini Omni-powered features will be a part of this next update.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel homescreens are getting custom icons, but Google’s keeping them locked to AI
If there’s one big complaint about Google’s Pixel UI experience, it’s the lack of customization. Rivals like Samsung and OnePlus offer easy theming tools with deep personalization options, but on Pixel, your icon options are primarily limited to Material You’s dynamic colors. That’s finally changing with today’s Pixel Drop, though it might not be exactly what you’ve been wanting from Google.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Feature Drop: Express Pay, phone reminders, and more
With the March 2026 Pixel Drop, the Pixel Watch is also getting a sizable update with new features and backports.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & more
With the Android 16 QPR3 update, Google today announced the March 2026 Feature Drop and this is a pretty sizable release.
Expand Expanding CloseJournal app and Device health & support dashboard drop Pixel 10 exclusivity, more
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing a slew of features to older Pixel devices, including the Journal app.
Expand Expanding CloseNovember 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel notification summaries, Maps Power Saving mode, more
Google today is rolling out a November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop that is quite sizable and coming out of cycle. This update is still based on Android 16 QPR1.
Expand Expanding CloseSeptember 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel Live Effects, LE Audio sharing, more
With the launch of Android 16 QPR1, Google also announced a September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. Material 3 Expressive is the main addition, but there’s a new feature for the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Gemini on Wear OS’ rolling out via the Play Store
Following the announcement on Wednesday, Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via a Play Store update, with the Google Assistant replacement already live for some users.
Expand Expanding CloseJune 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel VIPs widget, Gboard AI sticker creator, Camera help
With the launch of Android 16 today, Google also announced the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 series, including 9a, get free Gemini Live Astra camera access
Google this morning announced the April 2025 Pixel Drop with just one feature. Notably, Gemini Live’s new Astra camera and screen sharing is available for free on the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Feature Drop: Improved step tracking, Menstrual Health, more
The March 2025 Feature Drop also brings a handful of updates to the Pixel Watch across health.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch 2025 Feature Drop: Connected Pixel 9 Camera, Satellite SOS expands, app updates
Alongside Android 15 QPR2, Google today announced the March 2025 Pixel (Feature) Drop with a slew of first-party app updates, as well as new camera and connectivity features. The OS and application updates are rolling out starting today.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Feature Drop: Live View and Cardio + Target Load expansions
The three generations of Pixel Watch are not getting an OTA update this month, but December 2024 Feature Drop does bring a handful of additions.
Expand Expanding CloseDecember Pixel Feature Drop: Gemini Call Screen replies, Simple View, Identity Check, more
Google is rolling out the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 15 QPR1 today, and it’s a rather sizable update.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Pixel Drop: Weather app expansion, underwater Pixel 9 photos & videos, more
With the launch of Android 15, Google is rolling out the October 2024 Pixel Drop. Besides the slight naming tweak, there are new features for all devices, while a lot of things introduced on the Pixel 9 are coming to older devices.
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Android 14 QPR3 with June Feature Drop rolls out to T-Mobile, Google Fi
Almost two weeks after the update was announced, Android 14 QPR3 with the June 2024 Feature Drop is rolling out to Pixel phones on T-Mobile, including Google Fi.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Rolling out] Some Verizon and T-Mobile users are still waiting on the June Pixel Feature Drop
Despite being released almost a week ago, the June Pixel Feature Drop is still unavailable for some US Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseJune Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Display Port mirroring, 6/7 Pro Manual Lens Selection, PW2 Car Crash Detection
Google is rolling out the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 14 QPR3 today. This should be the last major update before Android 15 later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel March update sees ‘Battery information’ page disappear for some
The latest March Pixel Feature Drop has brought with it a slew of new functions and features, but annoyingly it has removed one useful addition in recent updates – the battery information section.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch 2024 Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop for March 2024 is here, bringing a bunch of exciting new features and improvements to your favorite Pixel device. Let’s dive in and see what’s new!
Expand Expanding CloseMarch Feature Drop: Call Screen ‘Hello,’ Circle to Search rollout teased, PW2 features on Pixel Watch
Following the unexpected January edition, Google is rolling out the March Pixel Feature Drop. Notably, it’s arriving today in all countries but the US, while stateside availability is not until March 11.
Expand Expanding CloseJanuary Feature Drop is just app updates, regular February Pixel OTA to follow
Google confirmed today that the January Pixel Feature Drop just consists of app updates from the Play Store. Meanwhile, the Google Store has emailed the 20% off discount codes for the Mint Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseJanuary Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Pro body temperature, Circle to Search, and more
Google is giving the Pixel a surprise January 2024 Feature Drop that coincides with the Mint 8 and 8 Pro. This follows a big update in December and comes two months ahead of schedule.
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