Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Tech

Google gives the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED a much-needed feature

HiLight now supports messages with the latest Android 17 QPR2 beta.

Google gives the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED a much-needed feature

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 introduces HiLight LED support for messages on Pixel devices. The HiLight LED, once marketed as a standout feature, was designed to glow when receiving a call or when Gemini is working in the background. However, its functionality has weakened the Pixel's flash. Google acknowledges the issue and is working to enhance the HiLight LED's usefulness for Pixel users.

With this Android update, users can expect the HiLight LED to glow more prominently when they receive messages from their favorite contacts. Despite not adding new colors, this update signifies progress in making the feature more valuable.

Written by urgent.news from Android Authority's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at androidauthority.com →

More in Tech

I Claimed Android's Call Log Could Confirm a Call Happened. I Was Wrong.

This is a correction, not a new idea. Worth writing up anyway, since the wrong claim was specific enough to be worth un-making in public rather than quietly dropping it.

  • Android call log cannot confirm if a call was answered by a person.
  • Call log shows call type and duration, not whether a live conversation occurred.
  • VOICEMAILTYPE in log indicates voicemail, not a person answering.

More from Wednesday 30 September →