The November Pixel Feature Drop isn’t just for Pixel phones. Pixel Watches are also getting in on the action, with this update bringing a healthy amount of new features.
November Pixel Feature Drop: What’s New for Pixel Phones
Google highlights new Step-by-step workouts, Create my Widget coming soon on select models, as well as Gemini-powered call screening. Below we list out everything that’s new.
Step-by-step Workouts
Available on Pixel Watch 3 and newer models, users can now receive step-by-step instructions, log reps and weights, and track metrics directly from the Pixel Watch or phone.
Create My Widget
Marked as coming soon to Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5, owners will be able to describe and create widgets suited to their individual needs. For Pixel phones, this feature is now available on select models.
Gemini Call Screening
As Google explains in its announcement, “Manual Call Screen is transitioning into a proactive, agentic feature that intelligently filters incoming calls on demand, equipping you with key details to choose your next step.” This will be available directly on your smartwatch, also marked as coming soon to the Pixel Watch 5.
Summaries of Notifications
Another feature marked as coming soon to Pixel Watch 3 and newer models running Wear OS 7.1, paired to Pixel 9 or Pixel 10 devices (not including A series), this feature will summarize extensive notification clusters. The summaries will be quick and easily readable, accessible right on your wrist.
Phone to Watch Unlock
I sound like a broken record, but also marked as coming soon, Pixel Watch 3 and newer Pixel watch owners will be able to unlock their smartwatch with their nearby smartphone. This eliminates the need to enter in your pin/pattern for unlocking.
Now having detailed all of the changes, yeah, they’re pretty much all said to be coming soon. When will then be now? Soon.
