September Pixel Drop: New Pixel VIP updates, Pixel Watch features, and more
Google’s September Pixel Drop introduces new home screen widgets, scam alerts, Pixel Watch gestures, and Harry Potter-themed audiobook content for eligible users.
Google announced the September Pixel Drop, featuring updated home screen widgets that allow users to call or text contacts with a single tap or navigate between them via a floating overlay menu. New notification badges are also included to ensure messages are not missed. The update also introduces inline Gboard scam warnings in the U.S. and expanded Scam Detection for chat app notifications in additional regions.
Pixel Watch users will receive improvements to the Raise to Talk feature, enabling easier voice interactions. The update also adds One Handed gesture app integrations and includes bug fixes to enhance usability. These changes aim to streamline communication and accessibility for watch wearers.
To celebrate the release of Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions on Audible, Google is offering Harry Potter Audiobook Packs for Pixel devices. Users can customize their devices with themed content, adding a new layer of personalization to their Pixel experience.
Eligible Pixel users will receive a two-month free trial of Audible as part of the promotion. The offer provides access to a wide range of audiobooks, including the Harry Potter series, encouraging users to explore new content. Details and eligibility can be found in the community forum post linked by Google.