Google Pixel 11 will finally let you customize how your phone vibrates

The Pixel 11 series from Google has finally introduced customizable vibration patterns for both ringtones and notifications. This update, revealed through an APK teardown, offers users greater control over their phone's buzzing sounds. To modify the vibration for a ringtone, users can navigate to Settings > Sound & vibration > Ringtone > Vibration.

Google provides suggestions based on the chosen ringtone, but users can also select from several pre-existing patterns and preview them before setting them as their default. Notifications follow a similar customization option, accessible through Settings > Sound & vibration > Notification > Vibration, with patterns like Classic Short Vibration and Pulse available.

Assigning unique vibrations to contacts is also possible within the Contacts app, ensuring that incoming calls from favorite individuals can be identified even when the phone is face down. While this update is subtle, it significantly enhances the user experience by providing personalized phone feedback. Additionally, the blog briefly mentions Motorola's potential entry into magnetic charging with a new charging puck, although specifics remain undisclosed.

Lastly, Google is upgrading its Gemini AI with Deep Research, allowing users to initiate detailed research tasks through voice commands, which then generate comprehensive reports with multiple sources cited.