Google on Tuesday started rolling out the stable version of Android 16 for Pixel devices. Like every year, this time too, a special Pixel Feature Drop has been brought for Pixel phones in the month of June, which includes many new and exclusive features.
If you have a Pixel 6 or later model, you can update your smartphone or tablet with this new June Feature Drop. However, some special features will be available only to users of Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series.
Special features of June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop
Pixel VIP – Make the connection deeper with your loved ones
Pixel VIP is a new and special feature that helps you stay connected with your close ones. Under this update, users can now add a new widget called ‘Pixel VIP’ to the home screen. This widget shows information like birth date, anniversary, current location, and writing notes for your loved ones in one place. Additionally, it will also provide details of the last call made and message sent to them — including WhatsApp message information.
This new feature is especially useful for those who like to stay in constant touch with their loved ones and want to maintain connection digitally as well.
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Gboard is now amazing to create custom stickers
Gboard is constantly getting smarter with new features. Now it has added the facility to create custom stickers with the help of Pixel Studio and Generative AI. All you have to do is type a text prompt, and Gboard will create a unique sticker for you based on that. This experience is somewhat similar to Pixel Studio. This special feature will currently be available for Pixel 9 and later models.
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Smart AI editing tools will be available in Google Photos
Google Photos is also going to become more powerful now, as AI based editing tools are being added to it soon. This update will come on all Android devices. The interface of the app is also being redesigned with the new editing feature. When you select a photo, you will get options like Blur Effect, Object Removal, Portrait Light, or AI Enhance, which will make your picture more attractive.
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Availability of old features in new places
Google has announced that it is now making the Satellite SOS feature available in Australia as well. Apart from this, the Pixel Recorder app is now coming with the ability to create AI-based summaries in French and German. If you have a Pixel 8 series smartphone, you can now take advantage of a feature called “Clear Voice” in the Recorder app, which improves audio clarity.
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Make photography easier
In the June feature drop, Google added a new “?” button to the Pixel Camera app. Tapping on this icon can give you information about any camera feature. If you don’t know about options like astrophotography, the app will help you by showing example photos taken with that feature.
Improved accessibility experience
If you use Google Lens, then there is good news for you. Now almost the same functionality has been added to the Magnifier app of Pixel phones. Through this app, you can see and understand things around you better, making the accessibility experience easier for users.
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With the new feature update, now Pixel 9 and new devices running on Android 16 can take advantage of LE audio support for hearing aids. This feature will prove useful for those with hearing problems with a better audio experience.
Expressive Captions can be called a better and advanced form of Live Captions. This feature not only converts spoken words into captions, but also recognizes and shows the emotions, depth and intensity of pronunciation of that conversation. Currently this feature is available in the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.
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New Express Transit feature for Pixel Watch
Now lets you make payments without opening the Google Wallet app and without turning on the screen. You can pay by just tapping your Pixel Watch. To take advantage of this feature, your Pixel Watch must have at least WearOS 5.1 or newer.
Features Availability
The June Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today and will be made available to all users in the coming weeks.
