Experience the Latest Innovations with the December Pixel Drop
December 8, 2024The newest Pixel Drop brings an array of intelligent, intuitive features designed to enhance your Pixel devices. From smarter Gemini tools and camera upgrades to expanded security measures, here’s what’s new:
Smarter Gemini Features
Personalized Assistance
Gemini Advanced introduces Saved Info, enabling more tailored responses based on your preferences. For example, tell Gemini you’re a vegetarian, and it will remember to provide vegetarian-friendly recipes. You can view, edit, or delete this info anytime for complete control.
Seamless App Integration
Now, Gemini can interact with your favorite apps:
- Make calls to personal or business contacts.
- Draft and send messages.
- Set alarms and control device settings.
- Access Spotify to play music or discover playlists.
- Manage smart home devices like lights, AC, or your TV.
Plus, Gemini Live is now available in more languages!
Enhanced Call Screening
Smarter Replies with Gemini Nano
Pixel’s Call Screen now suggests contextual replies for unknown callers. Easily handle delivery queries or follow-up questions with on-screen prompts, eliminating the need to answer directly.
Live Transcripts
Peek at real-time conversations during automatic call screening and decide if you want to answer or decline.
Camera and Sharing Upgrades
Capture and Share Ultra HDR Photos
Snap vivid Ultra HDR photos with enhanced contrast and detail and share them instantly on Instagram.
Simplified Sharing with Snapchat
Quickly find photos and videos for Snapchat using the new Photo Picker, which organizes folders, favorites, and cloud photos.
Dual Screen Portrait Mode
On the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel Fold, preview and perfect every portrait shot before capturing it.
Made You Look Animations
Fun animations like Disney’s Joy from Inside Out are now available for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the original Pixel Fold to make your holiday photos more engaging.
Gboard and Screenshot Innovations
Stickers and Emoji Fun
Create Pixel Studio stickers and share them directly via Gboard. Emoji Kitchen also gets updated navigation for finding the perfect emoji mash-up.
Organized Screenshots
With Pixel Screenshots, save and categorize screenshots for easy access. Suggested actions, like adding calendar invites or saving tickets to Google Wallet, make organization seamless.
Audio-Visual Enhancements
Expressive Captions
Enjoy real-time captions with added intensity and emotion during live sports, video messages, or social media browsing.
Clear Voice Recording
The Recorder app now reduces background noise, ensuring crisp audio during lectures or interviews.
Improved Navigation and Safety
Simple View
Make your Pixel easier to navigate with enlarged fonts and increased touch sensitivity.
Identity Check
Travel confidently with face or fingerprint authentication for sensitive settings, keeping your device secure in new locations.
Built-In VPN
Enjoy free Google VPN protection on Pixel Tablets to safeguard your data on public Wi-Fi networks.
Pixel Watch Updates
Live Nest Cam Views
Check who’s at your door via your Pixel Watch 2 when you get Nest Doorbell notifications.
Expanded Health Tools
Features like Loss of Pulse Detection and Fall Detection are now available in more regions, ensuring safety wherever you go.
The December Pixel Drop and new Android updates are rolling out today. Elevate your Pixel experience now!
