A significant leak indicates that Google is set to unveil a Pixel Drop next month, and here’s what it might include.
Key information:
– A source on Telegram has stated that Google is gearing up for a November Pixel Drop, potentially featuring the first Pixel Theme centered around Wicked: For Good.
– The drop may also introduce an update for Pixel Studio, in addition to “Pixel VIPs” for important notifications from contacts you wish to prioritize.
– Google’s September Drop expanded M3 Expressive for older Pixel devices and provided highly customizable lock and call screens.
Occasionally, Google rolls out a substantial Pixel drop for its users, but the upcoming one seems to have plenty in store, as fresh leaks emerge.
This week, known Telegram insider Mystic Leaks shared some purported information about Google’s forthcoming Pixel drop in November. The tipster references an “exclusive preview,” emphasizing that the company is planning to release Pixel “Theme Packs” next month. Allegedly, the inaugural pack for Pixels will coincide with the forthcoming Disney movie, Wicked: For Good.
The leak indicates that users will locate this new Pixel Theme in the “Wallpapers & Styles” section after long-pressing their home screen when the update goes live.
Additionally, another significant highlight mentioned in the post pertains to “Pixel VIP notifications.”
Mystic Leaks asserts that this feature is receiving a slight quality of life enhancement, introducing “prioritized” notifications for your designated VIP contacts. However, it appears that the feature will initially be restricted to messages sent through Google Messages and WhatsApp upon its launch. In the shared screenshot, rumors suggest that notifications from your “Pixel VIPs” will be marked in yellow, and their profile pictures will also be visible in your device’s status bar.
The intent is to, of course, draw increased attention to any Pixel VIPs you might have.
The final update that the tipster refers to concerns the Pixel Studio. Allegedly, Google is preparing an update that enables Pixel users to “breathe new life” into their photos and GIFs. The purported promotional material indicates that the Pixel Studio will equip users with tools to transform their images into a GIF or animated sticker. It seems the feature will include an “animate image” button once inside.
The rumors conclude by suggesting that Pixel users may witness this significant drop on November 4, which is just a week away. Let’s wait to see what materializes before solidifying these speculations.
Google’s Pixels experienced a substantial drop in September, a release that included a Material 3 Expressive expansion. Following its initial rollout to the company’s most recent devices, Android’s latest design overhaul began reaching the Pixel 6 and Pixel Tablet. Moreover, users found enhanced customization options for lock and call screens, in addition to a sleek redesign for Quick Settings. Even the Pixel Buds Pro 2 benefitted from this update, acquiring an Adaptive Audio feature that adjusts your sound based on your environment.
In terms of testing, we are currently engaged in Google’s Android 16 QPR2 beta, as v3.1 was released a week ago. That update was a priority, as Google aimed to solve a significant bootloader looping problem that afflicted Pixels trying to receive the original v3.0 update. Despite the challenges, QPR2 Beta 3 introduced several new features for testers to explore, along with a range of Pixel fixes.
