{
  "id": 7605619,
  "title": "New Pixel VIP update addresses some of its biggest flaws",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/new-pixel-vip-update-addresses-some-of-its-biggest-flaws",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-vips-september-2026-feature-drop-3711400/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has launched an updated Pixel VIPs widget as part of the September 2026 Pixel Feature Drop. The revamped widget aims to address the shortcomings of its predecessor, offering a more user-friendly experience for Android Authority's Stephen Headrick.\n\nThe new Pixel VIPs widget features quick actions for single-tap calling and texting. This allows users to quickly reach out to their favorite contacts without having to navigate through multiple screens. Additionally, the update introduces glanceable notification badges for urgent messages, ensuring that important information stands out at a glance.\n\nAnother notable addition is a sleek floating overlay navigation menu. This feature enables users to effortlessly swipe between VIP profiles, making it easier than ever to switch between different contacts.\n\nAvailable through the Google Contacts app, these enhancements are set to roll out to Pixel 6 phones and newer devices across all supported regions and languages. The Pixel VIPs widget was initially introduced last year in the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, providing users with a convenient home screen widget that displays key updates for up to eight selected contacts, including last calls, WhatsApp messages, locations, and birthdays.",
  "summary": "Google has added quick actions to the widget, notification badges, and sleeker profile navigation for your VIPs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}