Google has started rolling out the November Pixel Drop to supported Pixel phones alongside the new Pixel Tag tracker it announced back in August.
“Our November Pixel Drop is here, with new and expanded features making your Pixel devices more personalized, intuitive, and handy,” Google product marketing manager Mayra Fajardo writes. “We’re bringing smarter automation, next-level personalization, and upgraded connectivity to your favorite devices. Updates start rolling out today and will continue over the next several weeks.”
New features in the November Pixel Drop include:
Gemini Intelligence for Pixel 10 series phones. As noted previously, Gemini Intelligence is coming to the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Compatible features include Rambler in Gboard, multi-step task automation, proactive suggestions, and Create My Widget. (Create My Widget is coming to Pixel Watch 4 and 5 soon, as well.)
Google Messages support in HiLight on Pixel 11 series. The HiLight feature that’s unique to Pixel 11 series phones will now use colors to alert you when a favorite contact messages you via Google Messages.
Conversation summaries on Pixel Watch. Pixel Watch 3 and newer will be able to summarize long conversations in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Traditional Chinese when paired with Pixel 9 or newer, excluding Pixel 9a and Pixel 10a.
Call Screen improvements on Pixel 11 series. Gemini will ask unknown callers why they are calling you in a more conversational manner while displaying a live transcript on-screen. This feature is coming to Pixel Watch 4 and 5 soon, too.
More custom home screen icon styles on Pixel 6a and newer. Google is adding several new custom icon styles to Custom Icons, providing users with more ways to customize their home screens.
Pixel Search on Pixel 6a and newer. Google says that Pixel Search helps you find what you need across your phone, from vacation photos and recent emails to messages, calendar events, and device settings. OK.
In addition to the features noted above, you can purchase a Pixel Tag tracker starting tomorrow. It’s compatible with UWB and Google’s Find Hub, and costs $29.99 for a single unit or $99.99 for a four-pack. You can learn more about Pixel Tab on the Google Store website.