This latest Pixel drop brought one of my biggest fears to Android: notification summaries. It’s something Apple botched in iOS 18 last year, and something I didn’t feel like Android needed given its top-tier notification management. After a week with the feature, though, I’m of two minds. Google is definitely doing this the “right” way, but does that mean I’m likely to leave this tool enabled for weeks to come? Unfortunately, not quite.
Since Google introduced Pixel VIPs in June, the widget has become the primary way I message and call people. I use it multiple times throughout the day and it’s close to entering my first homescreen.
You can already get Pixel phones at a huge discount for Black Friday 2025, but Google is also offering some deep discounts on its official Pixel cases, watch bands, and some other accessories through Amazon.
Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond that ecosystem. But Google has been working over the past few years to poke some holes in that wall, and its latest move in bringing AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share is just another reminder of how things are getting better. But… is anyone actually switching?
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google announced AI Notification Summaries for the latest Pixel phones. The capability is rolling out now, and here’s how it works.
The final update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the November security patch for the 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This release is accompanied by an out of cycle Feature Drop.
The forthcoming November update for Google Pixel devices has shown up a little early in some leaked images, suggesting that “theme packs” and more are on the way.
If there’s one thing Google is good at with Pixel, it’s color. This year, “Indigo” is the standout color, even if it’s not on the flagship series, and my new Pixel Watch band reminded me just how good “Indigo” is.
Ahead of International Repair Day this week, Google Stores are marking the occasion with a “special offer” on a limited number of out-of-warranty Pixel repairs.
Google is aware of a vulnerability that’s able to steal data from apps that are generally considered secure like Authenticator or Signal, using a new technique called “Pixnapping.” The vulnerability has been effective on several Google Pixel device models, as well as Samsung Galaxy devices.
GrapheneOS is a security-focused Android experience that, to date, has been available solely on Google Pixel devices. Soon, though, a “major OEM” will be added to GrapheneOS’ support list, with Snapdragon-powered devices coming soon.
Welcome to episode 73 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. Abner, Damien, and Will jump on their respective mics to talk over their experience with Google’s second round of 2025 Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Is one of these Google’s standout products of the year? Can we be wowed by a minimal upgrade over last year’s foldable?
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Google Pixel’s notification summaries are better than the iPhone’s, but to what end?
This latest Pixel drop brought one of my biggest fears to Android: notification summaries. It’s something Apple botched in iOS 18 last year, and something I didn’t feel like Android needed given its top-tier notification management. After a week with the feature, though, I’m of two minds. Google is definitely doing this the “right” way, but does that mean I’m likely to leave this tool enabled for weeks to come? Unfortunately, not quite.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel VIPs widget is my favorite Google Pixel feature in ages
Since Google introduced Pixel VIPs in June, the widget has become the primary way I message and call people. I use it multiple times throughout the day and it’s close to entering my first homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel cases and watch bands are on deep discount for Black Friday
You can already get Pixel phones at a huge discount for Black Friday 2025, but Google is also offering some deep discounts on its official Pixel cases, watch bands, and some other accessories through Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle keeps poking holes in Apple’s walled garden, but who’s switching?
Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond that ecosystem. But Google has been working over the past few years to poke some holes in that wall, and its latest move in bringing AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share is just another reminder of how things are getting better. But… is anyone actually switching?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel ‘Device health & support’ dashboard rolling out
Following AI Notification Summaries, Pixel VIPs and the Journal app, Google is rolling out the “Device health & support” dashboard to older Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding Android RCS Archival on Pixel for businesses
For businesses and other enterprise environments, Google Messages today announced Android RCS Archival on Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel VIPs prioritized notifications with status bar, AOD avatar rolling out
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Pixel VIPs picked up a pair of updates, led by prioritized notifications, that are now rolling out.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Journal now available for the Pixel 8 and 9 series
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing the Journal app introduced this generation to the Pixel 8 and 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Pixel Phone app Call Recording
After announcing in September, Google is now widely rolling out Call Recording on Pixel phones that lack AI-powered Call Notes.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel AI Notification Summaries start rolling out: How to enable
Following the Pixel Feature Drop on Tuesday, we’re now beginning to see Notification Summaries go live.
Expand Expanding CloseHow AI Notification Summaries work on the Pixel 9 and 10
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google announced AI Notification Summaries for the latest Pixel phones. The capability is rolling out now, and here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseJournal app and Device health & support dashboard drop Pixel 10 exclusivity, more
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing a slew of features to older Pixel devices, including the Journal app.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 November update rolling out: Pixel emergency calling, camera fixes
The final update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the November security patch for the 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This release is accompanied by an out of cycle Feature Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle makes Pixel 10 Magic Cue ‘more timely’ with cloud-based ‘Private AI Compute’
Alongside the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google announced Private AI Compute to make Magic Cue on the Pixel 10 more powerful while remaining secure.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases new Pixel ‘Theme packs’ app on the Play Store
Google has released a new “Theme packs” app on the Play Store for its devices that “Personalize your Pixel in one tap.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new Pixel ringtones, alarms with ‘Sounds’ update [U]
Pixel devices are getting a set of new ringtones, notification alerts, and alarm sounds via an update to the Sounds app.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Pixel October 2025 update with ‘performance improvements’ rolls out [U]
Google today released new October builds for the Pixel 7-10 series, with Verizon shedding some light on what this update brings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adding ‘theme packs’ and more in November update, leaked images suggest
The forthcoming November update for Google Pixel devices has shown up a little early in some leaked images, suggesting that “theme packs” and more are on the way.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel’s best color in years, ‘Indigo,’ is even better on Watch [Gallery]
If there’s one thing Google is good at with Pixel, it’s color. This year, “Indigo” is the standout color, even if it’s not on the flagship series, and my new Pixel Watch band reminded me just how good “Indigo” is.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Stores offering 50% discount on some Pixel repairs this Saturday
Ahead of International Repair Day this week, Google Stores are marking the occasion with a “special offer” on a limited number of out-of-warranty Pixel repairs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has patched ‘Pixnapping’ attack in Android, further fix with December security update
Google is aware of a vulnerability that’s able to steal data from apps that are generally considered secure like Authenticator or Signal, using a new technique called “Pixnapping.” The vulnerability has been effective on several Google Pixel device models, as well as Samsung Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGrapheneOS will drop Google Pixel exclusivity with ‘major’ Snapdragon-powered devices coming
GrapheneOS is a security-focused Android experience that, to date, has been available solely on Google Pixel devices. Soon, though, a “major OEM” will be added to GrapheneOS’ support list, with Snapdragon-powered devices coming soon.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 073: Watches and earbuds and foldables, oh my
Welcome to episode 73 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. Abner, Damien, and Will jump on their respective mics to talk over their experience with Google’s second round of 2025 Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Is one of these Google’s standout products of the year? Can we be wowed by a minimal upgrade over last year’s foldable?
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle, you have to make a red Pixel phone now [Gallery]
Google keeps experimenting with new Pixel colors, but after seeing the new Nest Cam and its “Berry” color, all I can think about is a red Pixel phone.
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