Pixel users consistently receive a bonus with Google’s newest updates. The feature drop for June on Pixel devices, in conjunction with the Android 16 update, introduces an array of new functionalities and enhancements that improve the user experience.
**What You Need to Know:**
– Google is launching its June feature drop for Pixels together with the Android 16 update.
– This drop includes Pixel VIPs for your beloved contacts, new LE Audio capabilities for individuals with hearing aids, and the ability to create custom stickers through Pixel Studio.
– The company is also broadening Satellite SOS support to users in Australia and adding new languages to the Recorder app.
**Key Features:**
1. **Pixel VIPs:** A fresh widget that lets users designate their preferred contacts, complete with key information like birthdays and addresses. It also shows call history and recent texts, including WhatsApp communications. This functionality is available on Pixel 6 and later models, and VIPs can circumvent the Do Not Disturb feature.
2. **Satellite SOS:** Now accessible for Australian users with the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
3. **Recorder App:** Now supports French and German languages, with “Clear Voice” making its debut on the Pixel 8 series.
4. **Accessibility Improvements:** LE Audio features for hearing aids are currently available on Pixel 9 and newer devices equipped with Android 16. The Magnifier app aids users in understanding their environment through written requests and gentle vibrations.
5. **Google Photos Enhancements:** AI-driven editing tools provide quick, suggested actions for swifter photo editing. The Pixel camera now offers “visual inspiration” with guidance for each mode.
6. **Custom Stickers:** Pixel Studio enables users to create personalized stickers using generative AI. Users can input prompts to create unique stickers, and even utilize images of themselves.
7. **Expressive Captions:** Being rolled out in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia, these captions convey emotions from content such as sports.
Pixel devices continue to deliver exclusive features and updates that enrich the overall user experience, ensuring that Pixel users consistently receive a little extra something.
