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Journal app and Device health & support dashboard drop Pixel 10 exclusivity, more

Avatar for Abner LiNov 11 2025 - 12:00 pm PT
Pixel 10 Journal

With theNovember 2025 Feature Drop, Google isbringing a slew of features to older Pixel devices, including the Journal app.

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November 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel notification summaries, Maps Power Saving mode, more

Avatar for Abner LiNov 11 2025 - 11:00 am PT

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.

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September 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel Live Effects, LE Audio sharing, more

Avatar for Abner LiSep 3 2025 - 11:01 am PT

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. 

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‘Google Gemini on Wear OS’ rolling out via the Play Store 

Avatar for Abner LiJul 10 2025 - 5:30 am PT

Following theannouncement on Wednesday, Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via a Play Store update, with the Google Assistant replacement already live for some users.

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June 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel VIPs widget, Gboard AI sticker creator, Camera help

Avatar for Abner LiJun 10 2025 - 11:00 am PT

With thelaunch of Android 16 today, Google also announced the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. 

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Pixel 9 series, including 9a, get free Gemini Live Astra camera access

Avatar for Abner LiApr 7 2025 - 3:20 pm PT

Google this morning announced the April 2025 Pixel Drop with just one feature. Notably, Gemini Live’s new Astracamera and screen sharing is available for free on the Pixel 9 series.

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Pixel Watch Feature Drop: Improved step tracking, Menstrual Health, more

Avatar for Abner LiMar 4 2025 - 9:05 am PT

TheMarch 2025 Feature Drop also brings a handful of updates to the Pixel Watch across health.

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March 2025 Feature Drop: Connected Pixel 9 Camera, Satellite SOS expands, app updates 

Avatar for Abner LiMar 4 2025 - 9:00 am PT

AlongsideAndroid 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.

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Pixel Watch Feature Drop: Live View and Cardio + Target Load expansions

Avatar for Abner LiDec 5 2024 - 9:02 am PT

The three generations of Pixel Watch are not getting an OTAupdate this month, but December 2024 Feature Drop does bring a handful of additions.

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December Pixel Feature Drop: Gemini Call Screen replies, Simple View, Identity Check, more

Avatar for Abner LiDec 5 2024 - 8:59 am PT

Google is rolling out the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongsideAndroid 15 QPR1 today, and it’s a rather sizable update.

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Android 15 Pixel Drop: Weather app expansion, underwater Pixel 9 photos & videos, more

Avatar for Abner LiOct 15 2024 - 9:01 am PT

With thelaunch 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

Avatar for Abner LiJun 24 2024 - 8:33 am PT

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.

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[Update: Rolling out] Some Verizon and T-Mobile users are still waiting on the June Pixel Feature Drop

Avatar for Damien WildeJun 19 2024 - 2:54 am PT

Despite being released almost a week ago, the June Pixel Feature Drop is still unavailable for some US Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers.

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June Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Display Port mirroring, 6/7 Pro Manual Lens Selection, PW2 Car Crash Detection

Avatar for Abner LiJun 11 2024 - 9:00 am PT

Google is rolling out the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongsideAndroid 14 QPR3 today. This should be the last major update before Android 15 later this year.

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Google Pixel March update sees ‘Battery information’ page disappear for some

Avatar for Damien WildeMar 5 2024 - 7:45 am PT

The latestMarch Pixel Feature Drop has brought with it a slew ofnew functions and features, but annoyingly it has removed one useful addition in recent updates – the battery information section.

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March 2024 Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]

Avatar for Damien WildeMar 5 2024 - 2:04 am PT

Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop for March 2024is here, bringing a bunch ofexciting new features and improvements to your favorite Pixel device. Let’s dive in and see what’s new!

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March Feature Drop: Call Screen ‘Hello,’ Circle to Search rollout teased, PW2 features on Pixel Watch

Avatar for Abner LiMar 4 2024 - 11:00 am PT

Following theunexpected 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.

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January Feature Drop is just app updates, regular February Pixel OTA to follow

Avatar for Abner LiJan 25 2024 - 10:22 am PT

Google confirmed today that theJanuary 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.

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January Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Pro body temperature, Circle to Search, and more

Avatar for Abner LiJan 24 2024 - 4:21 pm PT

Google is giving the Pixel a surprise January 2024 Feature Drop that coincides with theMint 8 and 8 Pro. This follows a big updatein December and comes two months ahead of schedule. 

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Recapping Pixel software and Feature Drops in 2023

Avatar for Abner LiDec 28 2023 - 12:00 pm PT

Generally speaking, Made by Google has six big software launches over the course of a year. Some of the quarterly Pixel Feature Drops are bigger than others, an observation that continued to be the case in 2023, while the other two moments are tied to themid-year and fall hardware launches

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December Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Pro Video Boost, Night Sight timelapse, Pixel Watch Unlock, & more

Avatar for Abner LiDec 6 2023 - 7:01 am PT

Google isrolling out a pretty big December Feature Drop that notably adds Video Boost to the Pixel 8 Pro and other camera features, while Watch Unlock is finally here for the Pixel Watch.

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Android 14 Feature Drop: Fold Dual Screen Interpreter, Tablet, and USB-C updates

Avatar for Abner LiOct 4 2023 - 7:34 am PT

With the launch of Android 14, Google is rolling out an October Pixel Feature Drop that particularly benefits the Fold and Tablet. It’s coming a month later than expected, with many of the additions part of the broader OS update.

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Pixel Watch June Feature Drop: SpO2 tracking & high/low HR alerts, Metal Band coming Friday

Avatar for Abner LiJun 13 2023 - 10:00 am PT

After addingFall Detection three months ago as part of itsfirst big update, the next notable Pixel Watch release is here with three health and exercise features in the June Feature Drop.

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June Feature Drop + Android 13 QPR3 rolling out: Pixel 7 Pro macro video, Palm Timer, new wallpapers, Home Panel

Avatar for Abner LiJun 13 2023 - 9:59 am PT

After a week’s delay, the next Pixel Feature Drop is rolling out with Android 13 QPR3 and the June security patch to the Pixel 4a – 7a. Compared tothe previous quarterly update, this is a big one.

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