September Pixel Drop: New Pixel VIP updates, Pixel Watch features, and more

Google has launched its September Pixel Drop event, unveiling a range of updates and features for its Pixel devices. The new Pixel VIP updates include convenient home screen widgets that allow users to call or text contacts with a single tap, as well as a bottom floating overlay navigation menu for switching between contacts. Additionally, the Pixel now features enhanced notification badges to ensure users never miss a message, and it has implemented inline Gboard warnings in the U.S. and expanded Scam Detection for chat app notifications in more regions, helping to prevent scams.

For Pixel Watch users, there are improvements to Raise to Talk functionality, along with additional One Handed gesture app integrations and bug fixes. Lastly, Pixel users can personalize their devices with Harry Potter Audiobook Packs to celebrate the release of Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions on Audible, with eligible Pixel users receiving a two-month free trial of Audible upon completing the customization process.

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