Additionally, Google announced the June "Pixel Drop" feature updates for eligible Pixel phones. New features include the "Pixel VIPs" widget, detailed video captions, custom stickers via Gboard, AI-powered summaries in the Recorder app, and Emergency SOS satellite connectivity in Australia. Pixel devices gain a battery health indicator, a new Magnifier app feature, and enterprise updates like corporate badge storage in Google Wallet and enhanced PDF handling in Chrome. These updates began rolling out on Tuesday.
Key takeaways:
- Google launched Android 16 with features like group chat support for RCS, AI-powered edit suggestions in Google Photos, and corporate badge support in Google Wallet.
- Android 16 introduces iOS-style live notifications, Material 3 Expressive design language, and enhanced security features.
- Pixel phones receive monthly feature upgrades, including a "Pixel VIPs" widget, detailed video captions, and AI-powered summaries in the Recorder app.
- Enterprise Android users can store corporate badges in Google Wallet and use the Gemini chatbot in Google Docs for summarization and translation.