{
  "id": 9629180,
  "title": "Big Pixel VIPs widget redesign starts rolling out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/big-pixel-vips-widget-redesign-starts-rolling-out",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/24/pixel-vips-widget-redesign/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has started rolling out the redesigned Pixel VIPs widget following the version 2.0 update released earlier this week. The redesign limits Pixel VIPs to two layouts: a 5×1 configuration displaying one row of up to four prioritized contacts with circular avatars and first names, and a 5×2 configuration featuring rectangular cards with pill-shaped buttons for quick calls or messages. Unread messages will trigger a circular badge, which may be more visible in the latter configuration. The redesign replaces the bottom sheet design with a widget that covers the entire screen in the 5×1 layout and a dock at the bottom to switch between Pixel VIPs. This update is currently only available on select Pixel devices and is rolling out via a server-side update.",
  "summary": "Following the version 2.0 update rolling out earlier this week, Google is now beginning to launch the Pixel VIPs widget redesign announced in the September Feature Drop . more…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}