Google released its quarterly software update for compatible Pixel devices, combining the November Feature Drop and Android 17 QPR2 Xataka Móvil reported.
The rollout spans models from the Pixel 6 up to the Pixel 11 Xataka Móvil, La Razón said that the update arrived on November 11. Notebookcheck reported that the update also rolls out for compatible Pixel Watch devices Notebookcheck.
The November Feature Drop brings automated conversation summaries in messaging apps compatible with our language on Pixel 9 and newer models, while AI-powered notifications can now be summarized in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and traditional Chinese on Pixel smartphones. Pixel 6a and newer models gain new customized app icon styles, alongside a revamped Pixel search bar capable of finding photos, appointments, emails, and settings. Hardware additions include HiLight alerts on Google Messages for Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold models when receiving notifications from favorite contacts while the phone is face down, and UWB-enabled Pixel devices (Pixel 8 Pro and newer) unlocking a connected Pixel Watch without requiring a PIN.
The update incorporates numerous functions new to the platform, starting with an update for HiLight, the RGB LED on the back of the Pixel 11 Pro ($1,069 on Amazon), which can now light up when a message from a favorite contact is received. A Google Pixel Watch now can automatically unlock when it is worn on the wrist and the connected Pixel smartphone is unlocked, a feature already known from the Apple Watch.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 and newer models will receive step-by-step guidance during workouts, regardless of whether they were created with Google Health Coach or individually customized. The smart watch also records weights and repetitions, among other things, and workout progress can be tracked on both the smart watch and the smartphone.
The Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series gain access to Gemini Intelligence features. La Razón reported that Gemini Intelligence expands to 8 terminals: the 4 models of the Pixel 10 series and the 4 models of the Pixel 11 family La Razón.
This brings the “Rambler” or polished dictation tool for Gboard to Pixel 10 devices to clean up filler words, and the “Create My Widget” tool enabling users to type a prompt to design and implement custom widgets on their home screen. Extreme charging mode also rolls out officially to Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, ending its exclusivity on Pixel 11 devices.
Gemini features for managing food orders, supermarket shopping, or restaurant reservations remain limited to the UK, Japan, and India. The Call Screen assistant filter remains exclusive to the US and Pixel 11, while the Google Fi Super Network 5G switching technology is reserved for the US.
Android 17 QPR2 introduces source code changes including a color menu with four intensity levels and adaptive wallpaper support, developer APIs for dynamic blurs and frosted glass effects, a notification panel with priority controls, and manual brightness control in quick settings when an app forces 100% brightness. Auracast and Bluetooth updates bring “Voice Broadcast” for microphone audio transmission, NFC or QR pairing, and fixes for abrupt volume jumps.
Software Update Path
As simply as going to “Settings” > “Device state and assistance” > “Software update”, users can check for the new packages.
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