New AI, Camera, and Safety Features in October Pixel Drop

Google regularly updates its Pixel devices with new features and improvements, now delivered through “Pixel Drops.” The October Pixel Drop brings exciting enhancements to Pixel phones, tablets, and watches, including AI-powered helpfulness, camera upgrades, and safety features. This coincides with the rollout of Android 15.

Expanded Gemini Capabilities

• Talk to Gemini hands-free on your Pixel Buds: All Pixel Buds models now support Gemini, enabling you to use voice commands for directions, email access, and brainstorming with Gemini Live.
• Gemini Live now widely available: This feature is now free for all Pixel users and supports new languages, including German and Portuguese.
• Use Gemini with Pixel Screenshots: Gemini can now help you locate saved screenshots.

Pixel Phone Upgrades

• Isolate sounds with Audio Magic Eraser: This feature, available on Pixel 8 and newer, reduces distracting sounds in videos and allows for precise audio editing.
• Underwater photography improvements: Capture vibrant underwater images using any waterproof case.
• Astrophotography enhancements: Night Sight mode now includes a dedicated astrophotography slider for capturing stunning images of the night sky.
• Night Sight for Instagram: Take clear, true-to-life photos in low-light conditions directly within the Instagram app.
• Measure temperatures with the Thermometer app: The Pixel 8 Pro’s Thermometer app now offers targeted temperature measurement using the camera.
• Pollen tracker in Pixel Weather App: Stay informed about pollen levels with the new pollen tracker in the Pixel Weather app.
• Expanded Pixel Weather App availability: More Pixel phones now have access to the Pixel Weather App, including features like AQI and humidity readings.
• Discover helpful widgets: Find and customize widgets more easily with new recommendations and previews.
• Call Screen improvements: The UK and Japan get an enhanced Call Screen experience with a more natural-sounding voice and improved replies.
• Enhanced phone protection: Theft protection tools like Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock offer increased security against device theft.
• Private Space for sensitive apps: Android 15 on Pixel allows you to create a secure space for private apps, protected by a separate PIN.
• Automatic vibration intensity adjustment: Your phone can now automatically adjust vibration intensity based on the surrounding environment.

Pixel Watch Updates

• Contact your BFFs with one tap: The new individual contact tile provides quick access to your favorite contacts.
• Send emoji email reactions: React to emails directly from your Pixel Watch using a selection of emojis.
• Loss of Pulse Detection expands: Pixel Watch 3’s Loss of Pulse Detection feature is now available in Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

Pixel Tablet Additions

• Seamless media casting: Easily transfer media from your Pixel Tablet to your Pixel phone with the upcoming casting feature.
• Unified notification management: Dismissing a notification on one device will also dismiss it on your other connected Pixel devices.
• Enhanced home panel controls: Access smart home device controls and camera feeds from the home panel screensaver.
• Share photos from the digital photo frame: Easily share pictures directly from the digital photo frame.
• New clock designs: Customize your tablet with stylish new clock designs.

The October Pixel Drop, along with Android 15, is rolling out now, bringing these exciting improvements to Pixel devices.