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November Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 8 Sweet New Features

Kellen November 11, 2025 4

Google released the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop today, bringing with it at least 8 new features and arriving alongside the November Pixel update. This all seems about a month early as far as release timing, but we'll take it and look for the new goodies...

November Pixel Feature Drop Leaks

Kellen October 27, 2025 2

Many of us have been testing Android 16 QPR2 beta builds since August, expecting them to go stable within the next several weeks, likely as a Pixel Feature Drop with new goodies to play with. In previous years, the timing for this update has meant a release in...

Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 31

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel Tablet). The update will begin rolling out today, updating your Pixel phone's UI, as well as laying the groundwork for two additional...

Google Starts Gemini Feature Drops, Because Gemini is Life

Kellen July 18, 2025 4

Gemini is changing at such a rapid pace that Google has decided it should get more recognition for all the changes that it rolls out. To do so, they are introducing "Gemini Drops," which are like Pixel Feature Drops, only specific to what's new in Gemini. I...

Pixel Devices Get Mini July Pixel Drop

Kellen July 9, 2025 1

With the release of the July Pixel update yesterday and Samsung owning the stage today, Google still wants you to know that your Pixel device is loved. To prove that, they have announced the tiniest of Pixel Feature Drops in history for this month. Since we...

June Pixel Feature Drop Slapping You With 10 New Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 11

On the day that Google is releasing Android 16, they are also kicking out the June Pixel Feature Drop and an Android Feature Drop. It's a wild day for Pixel and Android folks who love accepting new toys to play with. I will point out that both Pixel and...

6 Fresh New Features Arrive in Android Feature Drop for June

Kellen June 10, 2025 2

In addition to Android 16 arriving and Google giving Pixel owners a Feature Drop, they've also given all Android owners their own June Feature Drop. While not the largest in history, there are at least 6 items you should know about. The June Android Feature...

Pixel Watch’s March Update is Wear OS 5.1

Kellen March 5, 2025 11

Yesterday's big Pixel Feature Drop for March touched on all of Google's devices, including the Pixel Watch line. We shared all that is new in this post, so be sure to check that out to see what's coming to your wrist. As a part of Google's announcement, they...