What’s New for Pixel Users in December Pixel Feature Drop

Google has announced its final Feature Drop of the year, which is also the first Android 15-based Feature Drop for Pixel devices. The latest Pixel Feature Drop is a major treat for Pixel users, packed with a bunch of cool new features. Here’s everything new in the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop update for Pixel users.

Google releases a Pixel Feature Drop every quarter, bringing new features that enhance the user experience. The December Pixel Feature Drop is no exception, it also packs some exciting new features that eligible Pixel phone users can enjoy in the coming weeks.

All December 2024 Pixel Drop Features

Gemini Saved Info

With Saved Info, you can now ask Gemini to save your interests and preferences for better output from Gemini. For example, you can tell Gemini you’re vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and when you ask for diet plan, it will give response suitable for you based on your preference. You can access and edit these information any time. Available only with Google One AI Premium Plan.

More Apps Integration with Gemini

Gemini now supports even more actions thanks to more app integrations. You can ask Gemini to call contacts and businesses, draft and send messages, set alarms, change settings, quickly open camera for a selfie, and much more.

Pixel Drop Dec 2024 Video

Google also mentioned they are adding support for even more apps in the coming weeks. It let you control Spotify with new extension, and control smart home devices linked to your Google account, get more information about a place in Maps and more.

More Languages in Gemini Live

Gemini Live is now available in more languages. Here are all supported languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Gemini Nano smarter replies in Call Screen

Gemini Nano now suggests smarter replies in Call Screen, and you can easily choose any suggested reply. During call screening you can track the live transcription of the call and you can pick up or decline the call anytime during the screening session.

December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop — Call Screen

Easy and Direct sharing on Social Media

You can now capture and share Ultra HDR photos directly to your Instagram feed. Snapchat users can easily pick photos and videos without having to scroll through all the photos while sharing on the platform. This is possible due to photos now available in folders, favorites, and cloud photos options.

Dual Screen Preview in Portrait Mode

You can utilize both screens on foldables to pose for portrait mode. Both the subject and the photographer will have visibility on the preview, making it easier to perfect poses with minimal adjustments. It is available on the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Made You Look Updates

The first Pixel Fold now has Made You Look feature that shows a cute animation on the outer display that grabs kids’ attention and helps take their amazing photos.

Additionally, Pixel 9 Pro Fold get Joy from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out animations.

Pixel Studio Stickers in Gboard

Pixel Studio Stickers are now available in Gboard, which means it can be used in more places where keyboard access is available.

Organized Pixel Screenshots

Pixel Screenshots now automatically organizes screenshots into relevant categories, making it easier to find them using new search filters. Additionally, it also recommends actions based on the content of your screenshots.

During Circle to Search, if you come across something interesting, you can save it in Pixel Screenshots so you can find it later easily.

Pixel Screenshots also lets you add Cards and Tickets to Google Wallet for quick access things like drivers license, boarding passes and more.

Search Suggestions in Gboard

In Gboard, you will find search suggestions from screenshots while searching in relevant apps. You need to enable option “Show suggestions from your screenshots in other apps” in the Screenshots app.

Expressive Captions

Android phones can now show expressive captions which utilizes AI to automatically capture the intensity and emotions of audio content, including livestreams. You’ll see expression captions like gasp, cheers and applause, and more across various apps.

Cleaner Audio in Recorder App

The new update for the Recorder app automatically remove noise and distractions. You can enable “Clear Voice” option to use this feature.

Simple View

Simple View is like a senior mode which increase the device’s font size and touch sensitivity, making it easier to see and control with accuracy.

Album Art to Now Playing

Now Playing now shows Album Art for every song in Now Playing history which makes finding new music easier.

Quickly Access controls on Pixel Tablet

You can now access controls easily on your Pixel tablet. All you need to do is swipe right from lock screen which open widgets for quick controls.

Identity Check Beta

A security feature in beta that asks for face or fingerprint authentication before any changes to sensitivity settings when you’re in a new location. This will keep your data safe in case of theft and try to change the password or turn off theft protection.

Google VPN on Pixel Tablet

Google VPN is now available for the Pixel Tablet. It was already available on other models but it’s new on Pixel Tablet.

Feature availability may vary by region and device. You can check the attached image to know which feature is available on which models.

These features have started rolling out on Pixel devices and may take a few weeks to cover all eligible models. Since these are part of automatic updates, you don’t have to manually install the update, but make sure to keep your phone and stock apps up to date.

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