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Google has officially launched the Pixel VIPs widget for devices from Pixel 6 onward via the June Pixel Feature Drop. The home screen widget displays key updates like last calls, WhatsApp messages, ...

Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget ...

Google’s latest Pixel Drop is here, landing alongside the official rollout of Android 16 for Pixel phones. The June 2025 update introduces a collection of new features aimed at improving accessibility ...

With the launch of Android 16 today, Google also announced the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. The main addition this quarter is a new “Pixel VIPs” widget from the Google Contacts app that “helps you ...

Following yesterday’s announcement, Google is widely rolling out the new Pixel VIPs widget to the Pixel 6+ on Android 16 (and QPR1). Once rolled out, open Google Contacts and go to the Organize tab.

Google has started rolling out the "Pixel Drop" software update for Pixel phones for June. Its most prominent new feature is a "VIPs" home-screen widget that integrates with the Contacts app. It lets ...

Google’s November Pixel Feature Drop introduces prioritized notifications for Pixel VIPs, ensuring important contacts can bypass Do Not Disturb. The update also enhances the VIP widget with crisis ...

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