Pixel Feature Drop October 2023: Here's everything new added to Google Pixel devices

Android 14 is finally here and we couldn't be happier to update our devices to the latest iteration of the world's most used operating system. However, for Google Pixel users, there is always a set of new exclusive features that keep your device fresh and current.

Based on the timing of previous Pixel Feature Drops, which have historically arrived once every three months, we are overdue for the next one. The last one was released back in June, so we were expecting a drop in September. However, Google saved all the goodies to be announced alongside the release of Android 14 during the Made by Google event this morning, and these are the features we can expect to bless our Pixel devices starting today and throughout the next few weeks:

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Android 14 on Pixel gives you more ways to customize your lock screen, including new clocks, wallpapers, quick actions, notification displays, and Smartspace information.

If you want a simple theme that matches your minimalist wallpaper, you can try the new monochromatic themes. These themes will give your Pixel phone, tablet, and favorite Google apps a soft and mellow look, thanks to the Material You dynamic color system.

Pixel 6 and newer phones, as well as the Pixel Tablet, will now send you a notification if your power adapter or USB cable is not charging your device quickly enough, or not at all.

Teased during the launch of the Google Pixel Fold, we will finally see the Dual Translate feature — or Interpreter Mode — on the device's outer screen come to life. This mode uses both displays of the Pixel Fold to translate conversations in real-time, with one screen displaying the English translation and the other screen displaying the Spanish translation. This will make it easier to have face-to-face conversations in different languages.

The Pixel Tablet is also getting some new features in the October feature drop, including a streamlined navigation bar for kids and the ability to play podcasts and news through Google Assistant commands when docked in Hub Mode.

The new Google Camera app in the October 2023 feature drop makes it easier than ever to switch between photo and video modes, with a dedicated toggle at the bottom of the app. The app also features a number of other design tweaks and gesture changes, making it more intuitive and efficient to use.