Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight Will Now Light Up When Your Besties Text You
Google’s new LED light is starting to flash for more than just phone calls.
Google's newest feature for the Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold devices brings a new light show to its HiLight LED. This multicolored light, previously used for phone calls and Gemini, will now shine when your chosen contacts send you a text via Google Messages. This update, announced as part of the Pixel Drop update on Tuesday, aims to expand the usefulness of the HiLight notification light beyond just a colorful show.
The feature, once seen as a "Pro" exclusive, has been criticized for its limited use and lack of customization. However, Google has promised further enhancements for HiLight, with the addition of text message support being a step in the right direction. The company hopes this will pave the way for the light to signal other notifications, including emails and app alerts, reminiscent of the customizable notification lights of BlackBerry phones.
Other updates from Tuesday's Pixel Drop include Rambler for voice dictation and Gemini Intelligence for proactive suggestions. Additionally, Google is preparing to release the Pixel Tag item tracker and announced multi-network support for Google Fi to enhance cellular connections.
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