November update Google Pixel based on Android 17 QPR2 adds more than 12 new features to the company’s smartphones and smartwatches. The main focus is on Gemini, intelligent text input, interface personalization and cross-device interaction. Smartphones of the series will receive the most innovations Pixel 10but some of the functions will also appear on older models. The update will roll out gradually over the coming weeks.
Gemini gets new features on Pixel smartphones
One of the main innovations was the function Rambler is a voice input tool for Pixel 10 smartphones. It can automatically remove parasitic words like “em” and correct sentence construction directly as you dictate. This should reduce the amount of manual editing after voice input. Gemini also extends the capabilities of multi-step tasks. The assistant will be able to help with ordering food, calling a car and finding a free table in a restaurant. Google is expanding the availability of this feature to users in India, UK and Japan. Another innovation is Create My Widget. The user can describe the desired widget in ordinary words, and Gemini will create it for the home screen. For example, it can be a counter of days until the trip or a tool for tracking monthly expenses.
Other new features in the November Pixel update
In addition to the Gemini tools, Google has added a number of changes for everyday smartphone use.
- Summary of correspondence: Pixel smartphones will be able to create short summaries of long conversations in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi and Traditional Chinese.
- Updated Call Screen: the Pixel 11 series will get a more natural way of handling calls from unknown numbers.
- Own application icons: users will be offered more options for designing icons on the main screen.
- Pixel Search: Google will improve search capabilities on Pixel 6 smartphones and newer models.
- HiLight: the smartphone will be able to light up when a message comes from a selected contact in Google
The Pixel Watch will also get new features
The update is not limited to smartphones. Google will add new features for Pixel Watch smartwatches. Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 will get support for personalized widgets. Automatic unlocking will also appear: if the connected smartphone is already unlocked and is nearby, the watch will be able to unlock without re-entering the PIN code. Step-by-step workouts are provided for Pixel Watch 3 and newer models. Users will be able to view exercise instructions, count repetitions, record working weight, and track workout results.
Which Pixel smartphones will get the November update
Most of the features are aimed at newer devices, in particular the Pixel 10. At the same time, Google has provided some features for older models: for example, Pixel Search will be available on the Pixel 6 and newer smartphones. Not all innovations will be available on every device. Some of it depends on the generation of the smartphone, the region and the support of specific services. In particular, the expansion of Gemini’s multi-step actions applies only to certain countries, among which Ukraine is not included in the list. The update will roll out in stages over the coming weeks. You can check for it in the Pixel settings in the system update section.
