Pixel device owners will definitely be busy discovering several new features thanks to the release of Android 15. However, Google's latest October Pixel Drop brings even more features to new and recent devices. As usual, this quarterly update applies to several devices ranging from the Pixel 6 to the latest Pixel 9 Professional Fold along with Google ecosystem products such as the Pixel Watch series TWS earbuds and Buds. It's wise to note that while Google has added several features for older devices across the Pixel range, features like Gemini Stay are only available on select devices, languages and countries.
Google's October Pixel Drop) begins rolling out today in a phased manner. If you don't see it yet, don't panic, it should appear soon.
Gemini Updates
For starters, Gemini Stay is now more affordable if you have a pair of Pixel Buds. Google Pixel Buds Professional or A-series owners can now simply say “Hey Google, let's talk” to start a conversation with the AI assistant through their earbuds, which recently became available to all Pixel users, free of charge. Gemini's routine assistant now also works with the Pixel Screenshots app, letting you find things in your screenshots with the press of a button.
Updates for Pixel phones
The Audio Magic Eraser tool that debuted with the Pixel 8 Professional last year and arrived in an “enhanced” form with the Pixel 9 series is now rolling out to Pixel 8 series smartphones. Pixel 9 series owners ( (except the 9 Professional Fold, of course) will now see enhanced photos and video recordings with richer, more accurate colors.
Google claims to have added some major improvements to astrophotography in Evening Sight mode and it's available to users from the Pixel 6 onwards. Evening Sight is also coming to Instagram, allowing Pixel owners to take Evening Sight captures directly from the Instagram app.
The Temperature app available on the Pixel 8 Professional, 9 Professional, and 9 Professional XL models will now let you use the viewfinder as a guide to see exactly what you're pointing at. Google also added topic recommendations for widgets in the form of widget categories (Social, Entertainment, and more).
Updates for Pixel Watch and tablets
All Pixel Watch owners can now set up a new personal contact tile with quick actions to call, message, or open a contact. Users can also send or react with emojis (for the Gmail app) directly from their Pixel Watch. Google's heart rate loss detection feature, which is only available on the Pixel Watch 3, is now available to users in Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
It's now easier to seamlessly transfer media (instead of using the cast icon) from a Pixel tablet or Pixel 9 Professional Fold to a Pixel phone. A new feature is coming in the coming weeks, but it will basically allow users to stream media from one device to another by simply holding a Pixel phone close to a Pixel tablet. Pixel tablet users will also be happy to know that notifications will sync between their phone and Pixel tablet, meaning they'll simply have to dismiss a notification on one device and not two separate devices.
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