Google is starting to roll out the November Pixel Drop today, and it has some major improvements for the Pixel 10 phones, as well as the Pixel Watch 3 and newer models. The company is also updating the capabilities of HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro.
November Pixel Drop is rolling out with Gemini Intelligence to the Pixel 10
Google is launching Gemini Intelligence for the Pixel 10 series devices. This includes the base model, as well as the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which are joining the Pixel 11 series in the list of supported devices.
Among the new capabilities is Rambler, which is a fan-favorite feature that allows you to get a clear and cohesive text without filler words and repetitions from a natural spoken recording. The Pixel 10 phones are also getting new multi-step automation capabilities and personalized suggestions.
Gemini Intelligence and Rambler are now available on the Pixel 10. | Image by Google
With the Automations Expansion, you can ask Gemini to do some routine tasks for you. For example, you can ask it to order groceries, book a ride, or even book a reservation. Then there are the new Proactive Gemini Actions, which allow you to create a brief summary of selected passages directly from the contextual menu. This can be used to directly send your groceries from an ongoing conversation to your list in Google Keep.
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Create My Widget is launching on Pixel phones, and Pixel Watches are getting some new features
Create My Widget is finally launching on Pixel phones. | Image by Google
One of the nicest new features Google revealed at its pre-I/O event earlier this year was Create My Widget. As the name suggests, with it you can create custom widgets using natural language prompts. The feature is now launching on Pixel 10 and newer phones, and the company says it’s coming to the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 soon.
While we’re on the Pixel Watch, users of the Pixel Watch 3 and newer models can now get Step-by-step Workouts. With the new feature, you can get guidance for each exercise of a workout routine directly from the watch or your phone. You will also be able to log reps and weights on the watch, and track live metrics on the display of the watch or your phone.
Pixel Watch 3 and newer models are also going to get a Phone to Watch Unlock feature soon. This will allow you to unlock your watch with a nearby paired phone.
Adding support for the Google Pixel Tag
With the Pixel Tag officially launching tomorrow, Google is adding support for it to all Android 9 and later phones. The company says this is its first finder tag, which “uses a global network over 1 billion Android devices with Find Hub to help you locate your belongings.”
Here are the other highlights from today’s update:
New Custom Icon styles: Add extra flair to your home screen with new custom icon styles, powered by AI.
HiLight is now available with Google Messages: HiLight on Pixel 11 Pro devices now supports Google Messages, glowing when you receive a text message from your important contacts.
The update will be available for all currently supported Pixel phone, tablet, and smartwatch devices, and it should be rolling out already.
Good news for last year’s phones
This might not be the most exciting update for Pixel 11 users, but it’s certainly some of the best news Pixel 10 owners have gotten since Google launched its latest phones. I’m glad that the company is extending some of its best features to last year’s models.
I’m also happy to finally see Create My Widget launching, especially considering the amount of buzz it generated when it was first announced. Now, we only have to go test everything out.
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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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